Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's planned return to Venezuela was thwarted, with the US government reportedly ordering her private jet back over North Carolina. This comes as Venezuela faces post-earthquake recovery and political instability following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado emphasized the need for a "peaceful, credible, and disciplined" transition for her country, supporting a US-backed plan for economic reconstruction and democratic renewal. She also endorsed the "manifiesto de Panamá," which proposes political negotiations with provisional authorities to organize internationally observed presidential elections.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado defended US intervention that led to Nicolás Maduro's fall, calling it "absolutely necessary" for a democratic transition and to save lives. Speaking in Oslo, she stated bringing Maduro to justice was "indispensable" to stop the nation's destruction.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado announced her return to Venezuela will be coordinated with the US to strengthen Washington's three-phase plan following Nicolás Maduro's capture. Machado aims to run in future elections and stressed the need for a credible National Electoral Council and civic freedoms.
