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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, center, greets supporters in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Venezuela's opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile, as doubts over democracy deepen
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado has reappeared in Venezuela for the first time since December. She announced her return on social media, saying, “I am here. With you.” Opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez confirmed her arrival and expressed support. He emphasized the importance of her return for Venezuelans. Machado's homecoming comes amid growing concerns about Venezuela's democratic future. Since the U.S. military deposed Nicolás Maduro, acting President Delcy Rodríguez has led the country. Rodríguez, a Maduro ally, has exceeded her authorized term, and no election is scheduled.
