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Machado Returns Home After Year Away
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrives in Caracas after 10 months abroad.
In brief
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrives in Caracas after 10 months abroad. Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returned to Venezuela after 10 months abroad following US-backed coordination. Originally reported by Daily Maverick.
Machado Returns Home
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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrived home after 10 months abroad following failed return attempts.
“This country is giving lessons to everyone”
Trump's Stance
US President Donald Trump said he did not know about Machado's return and backed interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
Machado's Journey
Machado traveled from Panama to Colombia and crossed into Venezuela with US security contractors guarding her.
Supporters Celebrate
Supporters sang the national anthem and shouted 'liberty' as Machado entered Caracas, blocking the highway with cheers.
US Coordination
US, Panamanian, and Colombian governments coordinated Machado's return with Trump approving her return.
Machado's Plans
Machado will meet earthquake victims, political prisoners' families, and democratic movement leaders next.
Political Reconciliation
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the return results from US-backed talks freeing political prisoners and opposition figures.
What it means
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returned to Venezuela after 10 months abroad following US-backed coordination.
