María Corina Machado.
Venezuelan politician and activist (born 1967)
- Reports this week
- 81
- Active events
- 11
- Connections
- 60
What's happening
Active this week
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Donald Trump allegedly blocked opposition leader María Corina Machado's return to Venezuela.Some support1 report
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Opposition figure Omar returned to Venezuela and criticized the state, while María Corina Machado's return was celebrated in Anzoátegui.Well supported23 reports1 development inside
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María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, appeared in Barquisimeto.Some support1 report
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The event reports on various unrelated topics, including Hitler's retreat in Bavaria, Israeli control near Hebron, and the current political status of Maduro and Machado in Venezuela.Some support2 reports
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Interim government in Caracas blocks María Corina Machado's return to the country.Well supported9 reports
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Political talks involving opposition figures and the Chavismo bloc took place in Caracas.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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US operation captured Nicolás Maduro, impacting oil and sanctions, while María Corina Machado's return tests the opposition.Some support1 report
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Political activity in Venezuela continues as opposition leader María Corina Machado calls for elections and international bodies support transition efforts.Well supported49 reports
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Joint commission manages Venezuelan gold assets while opposition supporters march in Caracas.Some support1 report
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Opposition and government leaders contest the election timeline in Venezuela.Some support3 reports
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Negotiations are underway regarding political transition terms, involving María Corina Machado, Dinorah Figuera, and Jorge Rodríguez.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
Earlier this month
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María Corina Machado was established as a major political rival to Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, amidst calls for a democratic transition through free and fair elections.Well supported24 reports12 developments inside
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María Corina Machado proposes transforming Venezuela into an energy hub and questions energy agreements benefiting Alejandro Betancourt.Some support1 report
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María Corina Machado was established as a major political rival to Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, amidst calls for a democratic transition through free and fair elections.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Negotiations begin in La Carlota, Caracas, involving opposition figures like Dinorah Figuera, while the acting president leads the government in Miraflores.Well supported3 reports
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Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello supports an interim government structure in Caracas, referencing Hugo Chávez as a mentor and María Corina Machado as the opposition leader.Well supported7 reports4 developments inside
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María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize from Norway, prompting criticism from Donald Trump.Some support1 report
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Agnès Callamard captured a video mocking Donald Trump's snub, while María Corina Machado handed him a medal in the Oval Office.Some support3 reports
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Maduro claimed plots while the Supreme Court of Justice handled disqualification rulings for María Corina Machado and Pablo Pérez Álvarez.Some support1 report
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The administration launched strikes on Iran while also contesting the Nobel Peace Prize and strengthening ties with Europe.Some support15 reports
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María Corina Machado attempted flights and air operations involving Aruba and Curaçao on September 25, 2026, with David Alandete accompanying her.Some support1 report
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Venezuela presented its sovereign debt and economic stabilization issues to the UN General Assembly, involving Donald Trump and María Corina Machado.Some support2 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Marco Rubio discusses the entry blockages facing María Corina Machado, while other political figures detail the issues of Venezuelan immigrants in Florida.Some support1 report
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Elliott Investment Management made a $5.9 billion bid for Citgo, while Maduro's regime seeks to reclaim the asset amid political opposition.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump presented an alternative energy plan at CERAWeek and received input from María Corina Machado, while also disapproving of a specific oil agreement.Some support1 report
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Nicolás Maduro and María Corina Machado are involved in opposition talks regarding electoral council renewal.Some support1 report
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Diosdado Cabello has dismissed negotiations with opposition figures regarding the political transition.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Advocates are pushing for María Corina Machado's return to power, providing backing for the political transition strategy and leading talks with the interim government.Some support1 report
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Trump administration friction is affecting María Corina Machado's travel plans as she seeks to return to Venezuela via Curaçao.Well supported4 reports
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The political crisis in Venezuela is causing concerns about the international travel and potential return of opposition leader María Corina Machado due to regime fears and US administration actions.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Michelle Obama discussed in an interview with NBC how her husband views the Nobel Peace Prize, noting strain from the war on Iran and criticizing Trump's obsession with him.Some support2 reports
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Political outcomes and legitimacy of governments are being compared, involving statements from Donald Trump, María Corina Machado, and concerning Cuba.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump has publicly supported operations against Nicolás Maduro, evaluating the support for his presidency, with the Iranian diaspora also involved.Some support1 report
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Around María Corina Machado this week
News at the entities that move María Corina Machado most-
Venezuela OperationalCIA deployed a clandestine team in Venezuela, while Ratcliffe and Rubio crafted US strategy toward the country.Moves María Corina Machado
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Donald Trump OperationalTrump, Hegseth, and Bessent discuss threats and escalation against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.Moves María Corina Machado
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Marco Rubio OperationalDonald Trump demands Ukraine cease drone strikes on Russian refineries amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.Moves María Corina Machado
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Caracas Shared contextThe location of La Guaira is noted to be near Caracas.Moves María Corina Machado
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New York Post TransactionalNew York Post reports on AI efficiency and how AI patents are being developed to replace human actors.Moves María Corina Machado
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Fox News TransactionalJohnson was interviewed on Fox News Sunday on October 25, 2026.Moves María Corina Machado
Connections
The 40 strongest of 60, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Venezuela Operational
Machado serves as the primary opposition leader, actively challenging the government and seeking democratic transition within Venezuela.
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Nicolás Maduro Operational
Machado and Maduro are intense political rivals, with Machado consistently challenging the legitimacy of Maduro's regime.
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Donald Trump Operational
The relationship is defined by active political competition, mutual influence, and symbolic exchanges regarding Venezuelan political legitimacy.
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Edmundo González Operational
Edmundo González actively endorses and pledges political support for María Corina Machado's leadership and return to Venezuela.
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Marco Rubio Operational
Marco Rubio actively tracks, advises, and supports María Corina Machado's political efforts and return to power in Venezuela.
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Caracas Shared context
Machado's political activities and mobilization efforts are consistently centered in Caracas, serving as the primary geographical context for her movements.
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Hugo Chávez Operational
Machado actively challenges the political ideology and movement founded by Chávez.
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David Smolansky Structural
David Smolansky serves as a senior adviser to María Corina Machado.
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Dinorah Figuera Operational
The figures exhibit a dynamic relationship, oscillating between joint leadership in opposition talks and strategic competition.
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Diosdado Cabello Operational
The two entities are political rivals whose stances regarding the Venezuelan government are diametrically opposed.
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Jorge Rodríguez Operational
The relationship involves active political conflict, negotiation, and contestation over Venezuela's political future.
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Supreme Court of Justice Structural
María Corina Machado is subject to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Justice regarding disqualification rulings and appeals.
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Citgo Transactional
Machado attempted to take over Citgo, but the bid was outright rejected by her.
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Ali Moshiri Operational
Ali Moshiri advised María Corina Machado against her transition control strategy.
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Central Intelligence Agency Operational
CIA assessments are used to influence US strategic planning concerning María Corina Machado.
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María Elvira Salazar Operational
Machado described Salazar as a loyal ally in the political sphere.
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Delcy Rodriguez Operational
The two entities are political rivals who compete for influence within the opposition movement regarding interim government deals.
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Colombia Operational
Machado utilized Colombia as a transit point to reach Venezuela, linking her political actions to regional peace efforts.
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New York Post Transactional
Machado utilized the New York Post as a platform to announce her urgent return.
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Copa Airlines Operational
Copa Airlines declined to transport María Corina Machado due to fears related to political regime repercussions.
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Curaçao Shared context
María Corina Machado uses Curaçao as a transit point and location of operation, subject to local regulatory oversight.
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Fox News Transactional
Machado utilized Fox News as a platform to discuss her political return and current status.
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CERAWeek Transactional
María Corina Machado presented her alternative energy plan at the CERAWeek conference.
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Vente Venezuela Structural
The evidence suggests that a political party was founded by María Corina Machado, which is linked to the operations of Vente Venezuela.
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Panama City Shared context
María Corina Machado was physically present in Panama City for public appearances and travel attempts.
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Pedro Urruchurtu Operational
Pedro Urruchurtu has commented on María Corina Machado's failed political attempts.
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Omar Mentioned together
Omar is described as a close associate of María Corina Machado.
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Anzoátegui Shared context
Machado's return was celebrated in Anzoátegui, establishing a geographical context for her presence.
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NTN24 Mentioned together
NTN24 reports on the political status and actions of María Corina Machado.
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Claudia Macero Operational
Claudia Macero actively supports calls for the return of María Corina Machado.
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Carlos Fernández Operational
Carlos Fernández publicly supports María Corina Machado's election campaign.
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Norway Shared context
María Corina Machado was located in Norway to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Rick Scott Shared context
Rick Scott publicly supports María Corina Machado's right to participate freely in political processes.
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Cuba Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a situational comparison of political outcomes between the two entities.
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Spain Shared context
The evidence places the political figure within the geographical context of Spain.
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Aruba Transactional
María Corina Machado attempted to utilize Aruba as a destination for a flight.
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Rachel Campos-Duffy Mentioned together
The entities were featured in a published interview excerpt in Panama.
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Panama Shared context
María Corina Machado has been located in or transiting through Panama during her visits and exile.
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NPR Mentioned together
NPR has reported on the political activities and arrival of María Corina Machado.
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Madrid Shared context
Madrid served as the location from which excitement regarding María Corina Machado's return was shared.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
11 events- Donald Trump allegedly blocked opposition leader María Corina Machado's return to Venezuela.
- María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, appeared in Barquisimeto.
- The event reports on various unrelated topics, including Hitler's retreat in Bavaria, Israeli control near Hebron, and the current political status of Maduro and Machado in Venezuela.
- US operation captured Nicolás Maduro, impacting oil and sanctions, while María Corina Machado's return tests the opposition.
- Joint commission manages Venezuelan gold assets while opposition supporters march in Caracas.
- Opposition and government leaders contest the election timeline in Venezuela.
- María Corina Machado proposes transforming Venezuela into an energy hub and questions energy agreements benefiting Alejandro Betancourt.
- María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize from Norway, prompting criticism from Donald Trump.
- Agnès Callamard captured a video mocking Donald Trump's snub, while María Corina Machado handed him a medal in the Oval Office.
- Maduro claimed plots while the Supreme Court of Justice handled disqualification rulings for María Corina Machado and Pablo Pérez Álvarez.
- The administration launched strikes on Iran while also contesting the Nobel Peace Prize and strengthening ties with Europe.
September 2026
5 events- María Corina Machado attempted flights and air operations involving Aruba and Curaçao on September 25, 2026, with David Alandete accompanying her.
- Venezuela presented its sovereign debt and economic stabilization issues to the UN General Assembly, involving Donald Trump and María Corina Machado.
- Marco Rubio discusses the entry blockages facing María Corina Machado, while other political figures detail the issues of Venezuelan immigrants in Florida.
- Elliott Investment Management made a $5.9 billion bid for Citgo, while Maduro's regime seeks to reclaim the asset amid political opposition.
- Donald Trump presented an alternative energy plan at CERAWeek and received input from María Corina Machado, while also disapproving of a specific oil agreement.
August 2026
5 events- Opposition figure Omar returned to Venezuela and criticized the state, while María Corina Machado's return was celebrated in Anzoátegui.
- María Corina Machado was established as a major political rival to Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, amidst calls for a democratic transition through free and fair elections.
- Negotiations begin in La Carlota, Caracas, involving opposition figures like Dinorah Figuera, while the acting president leads the government in Miraflores.
- Nicolás Maduro and María Corina Machado are involved in opposition talks regarding electoral council renewal.
- Diosdado Cabello has dismissed negotiations with opposition figures regarding the political transition.
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July 2026
5 events- Interim government in Caracas blocks María Corina Machado's return to the country.
- Political talks involving opposition figures and the Chavismo bloc took place in Caracas.
- Advocates are pushing for María Corina Machado's return to power, providing backing for the political transition strategy and leading talks with the interim government.
- Trump administration friction is affecting María Corina Machado's travel plans as she seeks to return to Venezuela via Curaçao.
- The political crisis in Venezuela is causing concerns about the international travel and potential return of opposition leader María Corina Machado due to regime fears and US administration actions.
June 2026
7 events- Political activity in Venezuela continues as opposition leader María Corina Machado calls for elections and international bodies support transition efforts.
- Negotiations are underway regarding political transition terms, involving María Corina Machado, Dinorah Figuera, and Jorge Rodríguez.
- María Corina Machado was established as a major political rival to Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, amidst calls for a democratic transition through free and fair elections.
- Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello supports an interim government structure in Caracas, referencing Hugo Chávez as a mentor and María Corina Machado as the opposition leader.
- Michelle Obama discussed in an interview with NBC how her husband views the Nobel Peace Prize, noting strain from the war on Iran and criticizing Trump's obsession with him.
- Political outcomes and legitimacy of governments are being compared, involving statements from Donald Trump, María Corina Machado, and concerning Cuba.
- Donald Trump has publicly supported operations against Nicolás Maduro, evaluating the support for his presidency, with the Iranian diaspora also involved.