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MNN Global · December 11, 2025 · 1 min read

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado reappears publicly

What happened: María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition figure and Nobel Peace Prize winner, made her first public appearance after months in hiding. She spoke to the BBC in Oslo following a secretive journey.

Why it matters:

  • Her reappearance signals a potential shift in Venezuela's political landscape.
  • It brings renewed international attention to Venezuela's ongoing political crisis.

MNN Take: Machado's public return highlights the risks faced by opposition leaders in Venezuela and underscores the continued tensions within the country.

Sources: BBC World