What to know about Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado
María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after months in exile. The Venezuelan opposition leader has been a prominent figure against the ruling party for years. She left Venezuela in December to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway. Machado had been in hiding since January 2025 after being briefly detained during a protest. Her return comes after the U.S. military captured President Nicolás Maduro in a stunning operation.
Machado and her allies demand a presidential election, challenging the interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez. Her return marks a significant moment in Venezuela's ongoing political struggle.
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