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The prosecution's case: Opposition leader María Machado returns from exile to a Venezuela reshaped by Trump
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Real event · politics · 2026-10-27
Opposition leader María Machado returns from exile to a Venezuela reshaped by Trump
Final verdict announced: October 28, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET
Real headline
Opposition leader María Machado returns from exile to a Venezuela reshaped by Trump
Machado returns with Trump's blessing, even if Washington is happy with Venezuela's existing leader.
The documented connection: No documented connection · Authority: private
What the record shows
Washington's stance on Venezuela's leadership is complex.
Original reporting
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BBC News — Opposition leader María Machado returns from exile to a Venezuela reshaped by Trump — 2026-10-27
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