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Opposition leader María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela after more than 10 months abroad. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez called the return a 'show' and urged the opposition toward dialogue, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the return to reconciliation efforts backed by Washington.
Aziz KarimovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the electoral infrastructure of the Maduro era must be replaced «quickly,» not years from now, so that future presidential elections can be considered legitimate. He also spoke about the timeline of the transition process, sanctions, and the return of María Corina Machado.
Aziz KarimovVenezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado returned to the country on 25 October 2026 after nearly a year in exile, overcoming at least seven failed attempts. She was greeted by crowds of thousands in Caracas; she declared her readiness for talks with interim president Delcy Rodríguez, who in turn criticised the “show” surrounding the return.
Aziz KarimovFederation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev said in an interview with TASS that Nicolas Maduro is unlikely to leave an American prison while Donald Trump's administration remains in power in the United States. The senator also doubted that the court would take international-law arguments into account. The trial of Maduro and his wife is scheduled for June 1, 2027.
Otabek YusupovThousands of Venezuelan opposition supporters took to the streets of Caracas, demanding an official schedule for the 2027 presidential elections, the safe return of opposition leader María Corina Machado, and the release of political prisoners. The rally, timed to the third anniversary of the October 22, 2023 primaries, took place in parallel with a pro-government march. The Venezuelan Observatory on Social Conflict previously reported 1,101 protests in September.
Javlon TursunovDelegations of the Venezuelan government and the opposition (the 2015 National Assembly) concluded the third round of transition talks, agreeing to review the law on political bans and to create a commission for the return of gold from the Bank of England.
Sevara AzamovaVenezuela's ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV) condemned the arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro issued in Florida in the case of the 1996 shootdown of aircraft of the organization 'Brothers to the Rescue.' The party called the warrant intimidation, said it lacked legal grounds, and called on Latin American countries to support Cuba.
Sevara AzamovaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a visit to India, said that Indian refineries, including Reliance Industries, are capable of processing Venezuelan heavy oil and could provide short-term relief to shortages on the global market. He also said that the US and India are close to finalizing a trade agreement.
Javlon TursunovThe Vente Venezuela party announced a mobilization for October 22 in all 23 states demanding the safe return of its leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado. The party also demanded a date for presidential elections, the release of political prisoners, and the lifting of bans on opposition figures.
Otabek YusupovThe alliance of Venezuelan opposition parties confirmed the leadership of exiled Nobel laureate María Corina Machado and presented a 'Great National Agreement' with 14 proposals for restoring democracy. This comes amid a third round of negotiations between the opposition and the transitional authorities following Nicolás Maduro's capture by the United States in January.
Aziz KarimovFormer Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores appeared before a federal court in New York and pleaded not guilty to new charges of conspiracy to commit torture. Judge Alvin Hellerstein interrupted Maduro and entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. The trial is scheduled for June 14, 2027.
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