Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returned from exile and urged elections in 2027, while criticizing a controversial U.S. oil deal with Caracas. Machado said Trump had opened a “floodgate to freedom” for Venezuela; she and interim President Delcy Rodriguez presented competing visions for the country.
WHO:
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado
WHAT:
Maria Corina Machado returned to Venezuela from exile, urged elections in 2027 and criticized a U.S. oil deal with Caracas.
WHEN:
Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET
WHERE:
Venezuela
WHY:
Machado returned to urge elections and criticize a controversial U.S. oil deal with Caracas.
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