Venezuelan opposition leader is confident about return of democracy but says little of her plans

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By JOSHUA GOODMAN and ISABEL DEBREJanuary 16, 2026 at 08:23 PM

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, January 15, 2026. During the meeting, Machado presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal. Trump accepted the medal and praised Machado. However, Nobel officials stated that the prize cannot be transferred or shared. The following day, Machado spoke at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, after meeting with members of Congress. While confident about the return of democracy to Venezuela, Machado has revealed little about her specific plans.

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Elaine Carroll 30% Congress ×240% Washington ×340% Heritage Foundation ×250% White House ×360% Venezuela ×470% Donald Trump ×780% María Corina Machado ×890%

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