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Machado considers public return with international delegation after blocked entry attempts

By The Likely · Updated Sep 28, 5:21 PM ET · Drawn from 7 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

Machado's team reported three failed attempts to return to Venezuela from Panama on September 21–22. Following seven total blocked attempts, reports indicate her advisers are considering a visible return accompanied by international figures.

Why it mattersMachado's return remains unresolved while supporters hold nationwide rallies demanding presidential elections, which Machado says require seven to nine months of planning.

María Corina Machado visiting Venezuela by Dec 31Unlikely37%▼ from 75% a week ago

How we got here

  1. Machado attempted to return to Venezuela following major earthquakes, but Trump discouraged her amid developing relations with Delcy Rodríguez. The Hill
  2. Supporters rallied across Venezuelan cities, demanding Machado's safe return and presidential elections. AP
  3. Machado's team reported three failed attempts to return to Venezuela from Panama by sea and air. AP, Cibercuba
  4. Machado's team considered a public return accompanied by international figures or a delegation instead of discreet routes. Cibercuba

What's likely next

  1. No date for Machado's return was announced. As reported September 24–25, her team was studying logistics from Panama for a possible public return with an international delegation.
  2. María Corina Machado visiting VenezuelaLong shot4%
  3. María Corina Machado visiting VenezuelaUnlikely37%▼ from 75% a week ago

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