Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado on Thursday

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 12, 2026 at 07:26 PM

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On Thursday, January 12, 2026, US President Donald Trump will meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the White House. This meeting comes after the US abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro earlier in January. Machado, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025, has had limited involvement in US discussions about Venezuela's future, with Trump expressing doubts about her leadership potential. Delcy Rodriguez, Maduro's former vice president, is currently serving as interim president under pressure from the US. Prior to the meeting, Machado met with Pope Leo XIV to discuss the situation in Venezuela and advocate for the release of political prisoners.

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