Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says she will return to Venezuela in coming weeks

RiddleMaster · 2026-03-02T00:16:47+00:00

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado plans to return to Venezuela soon after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway. Currently in the U.S., she faces investigation in Venezuela for her support of U.S. military action against the country.

RiddleMaster

2026-03-02 00:16:47

Abstract generation in progress

MIAMI, March 1 (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado said she plans to return to the country in the coming weeks, according to a message posted on her social media accounts on Sunday.

Machado, a 58‑year‑old industrial engineer, left Venezuela in December for Oslo to receive the award and is currently in the United States.

The Reuters Inside Track newsletter is your essential guide to the biggest events in global sport. Sign up here.

Speculation around Machado’s return has been prevalent since the U.S. captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3.

Machado is under investigation in Venezuela and Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has said she should have to “answer to Venezuela” for her support of U.S. military action against Caracas.

Reporting by Sarah Kinosian; Editing by Bill Berkrot

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab

Suggested Topics:
Americas
Human Rights
Venezuela

X
Facebook
Linkedin
Email
Link

Purchase Licensing Rights

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.