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Crowds welcome Venezuela's María Machado after months in exile

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Real event · international · 2026-10-26

Crowds welcome Venezuela's María Machado after months in exile

Final verdict announced: October 27, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET

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Crowds welcome Venezuela's María Machado after months in exile

The Venezuelan opposition leader spent more than 10 months in exile.

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The Venezuelan opposition leader's return was welcomed by crowds.

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