Now home, Venezuela opposition leader Machado walks tightrope with supporters and Trump

What happened: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returned on Sunday after nearly a year away, and must balance her supporters' demand for elections against a U.S.-backed negotiation process that excludes her Vente Why it matters: Her return risks straining ties with the Trump administration, which has praised acting President Delcy Rodriguez and supports talks between the Rodriguez government and other opposition groups. Key numbers: Machado returned Sunday after nearly a year away; the U.S. military captured Maduro in January; the 2024 presidential election was disputed.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returned on Sunday after nearly a year away, and must balance her supporters' demand for elections against a U.S.-backed negotiation process that excludes her Vente

Her return risks straining ties with the Trump administration, which has praised acting President Delcy Rodriguez and supports talks between the Rodriguez government and other opposition groups. Key numbers: Machado returned Sunday after nearly a year away; the U.S. military captured Maduro in January; the 2024 presidential election was disputed.