María Corina Machado

María Corina Machado is a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader aiming to become the country's first female president. She is newsworthy due to the ongoing political transition in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. and the subsequent appointment of Delcy Rodríguez as acting president. Recently, Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump, a move that has generated mixed reactions. She has also vowed to lead Venezuela "when the right time comes," expressing confidence in the return of democracy. Her son-in-law was recently released from prison after being detained as part of a crackdown on government critics. Machado's vision for Venezuela includes a democratic transition that she believes will reshape the region's political landscape, comparing it to the fall of the Berlin Wall. The CIA director has also met with Maduro's successor, Delcy Rodríguez.