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Machado Meets Trump: U.S.-Venezuela Relations Take Turn

3/8/2026

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María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, met U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss her political future.
The two-hour meeting centered on her return to Venezuela and stabilizing the economy before elections.
The United States and Venezuela reestablished diplomatic relations after the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Delcy Rodríguez, interim President of Venezuela, emphasized diplomatic dialogue and steps to align with U.S. demands, including releasing political prisoners.

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María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, met U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss her political future.
The two-hour meeting centered on her return to Venezuela and stabilizing the economy before elections.
The United States and Venezuela reestablished diplomatic relations after the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Delcy Rodríguez, interim President of Venezuela, emphasized diplomatic dialogue and steps to align with U.S. demands, including releasing political prisoners.