Opposition leader and Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado is back in Venezuela: "I am here, with you!"

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, has returned to Venezuela after a period of exile. She was previously sidelined in the political landscape following the U.S. abduction of former president Maduro. Machado was expected to challenge Maduro in the 2024 elections but faced corruption allegations that prevented her participation. Her return was welcomed by allies, highlighting her role in promoting democratic rights in Venezuela. Despite her Nobel Prize recognition, she has been excluded from ongoing political negotiations, with her party demanding elections next year, although no specific timeline has been provided by the interim government.