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Venezuelan Leader Machado Hides After Maduro's Capture

1/6/2026

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado remains in hiding after Nicolás Maduro's capture by US forces.
Machado previously supported Maduro's exit, but security threats and deadly protests keep her in hiding.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he doubts Machado's leadership, citing a lack of respect and support in Venezuela.
Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025 and dedicated her victory to Trump, but their relationship has since strained.

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado remains in hiding after Nicolás Maduro's capture by US forces.
Machado previously supported Maduro's exit, but security threats and deadly protests keep her in hiding.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he doubts Machado's leadership, citing a lack of respect and support in Venezuela.
Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025 and dedicated her victory to Trump, but their relationship has since strained.