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María Corina Machado seeks return to Venezuela as Rodríguez meets Trump

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Newest development Sep 23, 2026 · 2 reportsMaría Corina Machado seeks return to Venezuela as Rodríguez meets Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been unable to return to Venezuela despite at least three tries this week and seven in all.

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  1. Venezuela blocks 3 attempts by opposition leader Machado to return, team says

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    María Corina Machado seeks return to Venezuela as Rodríguez meets Trump

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  1. Wall Street Journal

    Inside Machado’s Plan to Return to Venezuela and Revive Its Democracy (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    The Nobel laureate is planning her comeback from exile in Panama, setting up a clash with the U.S.-backed interim government.

  2. Wall Street Journal

    Opinion | María Corina Machado’s Risky Return (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Venezuela remains a police state. Her mission to challenge the regime is perilous.

  3. Latin Times

    María Corina Machado Announces Venezuela Return and Nationwide Push for Presidential Election (opens Latin Times)

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    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is preparing to return to her country, revive her political movement and press for a new presidential election, even as the Trump administration strengthens its support for interim President Delcy Rodríguez.

  4. Bloomberg

    Machado Tries, Fails to Enter Venezuela as Rodriguez Meets Trump (opens Bloomberg)

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    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado tried three times in the past 24 hours to return home but was unable to complete the journey.

  5. CBS News

    Venezuela blocks 3 attempts by opposition leader Machado to return, team says (opens CBS News)

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    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado tried 3 times to enter her country "by air and sea but has been turned away each time," her team says.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Venezuelan opposition leader blocked from entering country (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was reportedly blocked from entering her homeland three separate times over 24 hours, according to her team. Machado has been in exile in Panama since being smuggled out of the country in December 2025 to accept her Nobel Peace Prize.

  7. UPI

    María Corina Machado seeks return to Venezuela as Rodríguez meets Trump (opens UPI)

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    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been unable to return to Venezuela despite at least three tries this week and seven in all.

  8. Latin Times

    María Corina Machado Trapped in Panama? Inside Her Seven Failed Attempts to Return to Venezuela (opens Latin Times)

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    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has reportedly tried to return home at least seven times, including three attempts in less than 24 hours this week. Now, questions are mounting over what is preventing her return, as Washington deepens its relationship with interim President Delcy Ro…