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Machado Returns to Venezuela, Urges 2027 Elections

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela and urged presidential elections in 2027.
She thanked U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for opening a “floodgate to freedom”.
Machado praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio for outlining steps toward a democratic transition.
Grey Bull Rescue, a U.S. special-forces veteran group, helped her escape Venezuela by boat.
President Delcy Rodríguez said elections will be held “with the world as witness” but gave no date.

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María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela and urged presidential elections in 2027.
She thanked U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for opening a “floodgate to freedom”.
Machado praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio for outlining steps toward a democratic transition.
Grey Bull Rescue, a U.S. special-forces veteran group, helped her escape Venezuela by boat.
President Delcy Rodríguez said elections will be held “with the world as witness” but gave no date.