María Corina returns to her Caracas headquarters after more than two years of clandestinity and exile

María Corina Machado returned to Caracas after 50 months in hiding due to political repression. Her party's headquarters, El Bejucal, was previously vandalized by chavista forces. The site has recently served as a relief center for earthquake victims. Machado's return has intensified political discussions, with Marco Rubio suggesting potential presidential elections next year. Washington is pushing for a new Supreme Court ruling that could declare Nicolás Maduro's presidency invalid, prompting elections within six months. However, the new electoral council's members may not be appointed until early next year.