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Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado returns from exile

Machado announced her arrival on social media with a short message, ending a period abroad that the summary does not date or explain.

By the NationsDesk desk

· 1 day ago

Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado returns from exile
Photograph: NPR

What to know

  • Machado confirmed her return in a post on social media.
  • Her message read: "I am here. With you."
  • The summary gives no detail on how long she was away or why.

Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado said she has returned to the country after months in exile, announcing her arrival in a social media post. The summary of the story does not say when she left, where she stayed or what prompted her to come back now.

No reaction from the government or from opposition allies was included in the supplied material, and it is not known whether her return carries any legal risk. The summary also gives no indication of what she plans to do next or whether her presence will change the opposition's position.

Reporting credit

Written by the NationsDesk desk. The underlying reporting is by NPR, and by newsrooms including Euronews, The Guardian, Al Jazeera English, Deutsche Welle.

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