What lies ahead for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by Natalie AlcobaJanuary 15, 2026 at 05:43 PM

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Following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces on January 3, 2026, the article examines the future role of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Despite her past success in rallying support and winning the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, experts suggest her immediate political influence is uncertain. Machado, who had been living in hiding after the 2024 election, has been actively engaging with international figures, including Pope Leo and US President Donald Trump. While she was considered a potential successor to Maduro, she was passed over after his ouster. Analysts believe her role in shaping Venezuela's future is now more focused on long-term strategies.

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Chile 30% Santiago 30% Pope Leo 35% Vatican 35% Oslo 40% Norway 40% United States ×260% Donald Trump ×270% Venezuela ×385% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×790% Maria Corina Machado ×995%

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maria corina machado 100% venezuelan opposition 90% nicolas maduro 80% political strategy 70% political future 60% us intervention 60% venezuelan politics 50% political leadership 40%

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