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The story so far · 5 days, October 25 to November 2, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 5 editions, from Barquisimeto, Venezuela on October 25, 2026. Newest first.
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Opposition leader María Corina Machado returned. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has not called an election. Rubio met Venezuela's foreign minister.
Why it matters: It may influence moves toward an election.
Sources: The Hindu, The Hindu · See it on the globe
Opposition leader María Corina Machado returned after nearly a year away. She called for an irreversible, peaceful transition. Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez vowed an election. Two independent news sites were unblocked.
Why it matters: It could open a path to a vote.
Sources: BBC News, Japan Times, La Nación · See it on the globe
Opposition leader María Corina Machado met her party members in Caracas two days after returning from exile. The Nobel committee said Venezuela still needs democratic change.
Why it matters: Her return could reshape Venezuela's politics after Maduro's removal.
Sources: BBC News, Folha de S.Paulo · See it on the globe
María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela after about ten months abroad. Acting president Delcy Rodríguez said she hopes talks will include all voices. The EU welcomed Machado and called for free elections.
Why it matters: Her return opens a possible negotiation over Venezuela's political future.
Sources: BBC News, The Straits Times, Euronews · See it on the globe
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela on Sunday after nearly a year away. "I'm here. With you," the Nobel Peace Prize winner wrote on social media. She then appeared at a Mass in Barquisimeto, Lara state, after at least seven failed attempts to return. Her ally Edmundo González welcomed her return.
Why it matters: Her return adds pressure for elections in Venezuela and may complicate the US approach to the interim government.
Sources: BBC News, MercoPress, The Hindu · See it on the globe