Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returned to the country after nearly 10 months in exile. She announced her arrival on social media, writing, “I am here. With you,” and returned to challenge leaders who have sidelined her and press for new presidential elections.
WHO:María Corina Machado
WHAT:Machado returned to Venezuela after nearly 10 months in exile.
WHEN:Reported Oct 25, 2026 at 12:38 PM ET
WHERE:Venezuela
WHY:She returned to challenge leaders who have sidelined her and press for new elections.
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