Maria Corina Machado’s anticipated return highlights the growing disconnect between the opposition’s expectations and Washington’s priorities. The meeting came a day after the United States officially resumed operations at its embassy in Venezuela. It was a sign, if one were needed, that Machado does not currently feature in the Trump administration’s approach to Venezuela. Beyond the figures of Machado and González Urrutia, analysts say any transition process would need to include a broader cross‑section of Venezuelan society. Her party, Vente Venezuela, said she would return to the country “in the coming days”, without giving a specific date.

Source: The Irish Times April 03, 2026 15:01 UTC