Maria Corina Machado returns to Venezuela after nearly a year in exile
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returned to her country on Sunday after spending almost a year abroad.
Machado arrives in western state
She appeared at a church in Lara state before traveling by road toward Caracas. Supporters greeted her arrival with songs of the national anthem and shouts for liberty.
Failed attempts strained US ties
Machado tried to return at least seven times but faced blocks from authorities. Her efforts to come home tested her relationship with the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Exile began for Nobel prize
She left Venezuela covertly in late 2025 to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Her ally Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia confirmed she is now on Venezuelan soil.
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