Machado's Return to Venezuela Stirs Hope, but US Backing Ambiguous

María Corina Machado, Venezuela's most popular opposition figure, has returned to the country, raising hopes for democratic change. However, the Trump administration reportedly dismisses demands for free elections as 'street protests,' signaling a possible shift in US policy that may not actively support her movement. This creates uncertainty about the opposition's prospects and the international response.

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