# Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado makes surprise return after nearly a year abroad

https://mins.news/en/item/114934

- Fox News, 2026-10-25 17:47 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/venezuelan-opposition-leader-maria-corina-machado-surprise-return-home-after-nearly-year-abroad

> María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela on Sunday after nearly a year abroad, saying on social media that she was back. She gave no details about her location or journey. Opposition leader Edmundo González confirmed her arrival as the country remains under acting President Delcy Rodríguez, with no presidential election scheduled.

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