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Will Machado be Venezuela's next president?

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Maria Corina Machado is a prominent opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, but her path to Venezuela's presidency remains uncertain. Despite international recognition and meetings with President Trump, the U.S. continues to back interim President Delcy Rodriguez. Analysts note Machado faces challenges due to limited domestic support and a fragmented opposition, with no clear indication she will become president.

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Trump meets with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

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Trump meets with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado
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CBS News
3 hours ago
Trump meets with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

White House Press Secretary stated the President's position on Venezuelan leadership remains unchanged, with continued support for Vice President Delsi Rodriguez as interim president.

Machado sees eventual elections, cautions road ahead
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Reuters
13 hours ago
Machado sees eventual elections, cautions road ahead

Despite Trump's praise, Machado's visit did not clarify her potential role in Venezuela's political changes.

Venezuelan opposition leader presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize
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CBS News
1 day ago
Venezuelan opposition leader presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize

After the US military seized Maduro, Trump backed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as interim leader instead of Machado, despite her party's claim of victory in the 2024 elections.

U.S.-Venezuela relations: Machado visits White House
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
U.S.-Venezuela relations: Machado visits White House

Despite offering President Trump the Nobel Peace Medal she won last year, there was no photo op or sign that a transition in Venezuela is a priority for him.

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting
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CBS News
2 days ago
Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting

Trump hosted opposition leader Maria Carina Machado, who wants to replace Rodriguez, but she faces challenges due to lack of citizen respect and Trump's continued support for Rodriguez.

Venezuela’s leadership in limbo after U.S. abduction of Maduro
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Venezuela’s leadership in limbo after U.S. abduction of Maduro

Machado's meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House is seen as an opportunity to present herself as Venezuela's future leader, but Trump currently supports interim President Dulce Rodriguez.

Venezuela’s leadership in limbo after U.S. abduction of Maduro
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Venezuela’s leadership in limbo after U.S. abduction of Maduro

Some argue that opposition leadership is fragmented and no single figure represents Venezuela's diverse realities, making Machado's path to the presidency uncertain.

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