María Corina Machado

María Corina Machado is a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader and the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is currently newsworthy due to her visits to Europe, including meetings with French President Macron and planned engagements in Spain. These visits occur in the context of significant political shifts in Venezuela, following the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power and the subsequent leadership of Delcy Rodríguez. Machado's trip to Spain involves meetings with leaders of the Partido Popular and Vox, but not with President Pedro Sánchez, highlighting political divisions. She is scheduled to receive the Key of Madrid and participate in events with Venezuelan expatriates, including Edmundo González Urrutia. Her activities are seen as part of an effort to shape Venezuela's political future amid ongoing economic reforms and preparations for potential elections.