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JUST THE NEWS: Venezuela's electoral infrastructure designed to rig elections, must be replaced, Sec. Rubio says.
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee welcomes the return of Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado to Venezuela. The committee expresses its hope that her return will strengthen the democratic opposition and its peaceful struggle for democracy.
Read the full statement: nobelpeaceprize.org/presse/p…
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JUST IN: U.S. unveils roadmap for Venezuela to hold a new presidential election, with plans to overhaul its Supreme Court & electoral system before a vote within 6 months.
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La Unión Europea celebra el regreso de María Corina Machado a Venezuela.
Confiamos en que las autoridades y todos los actores políticos aprovechen esta oportunidad para impulsar un diálogo inclusivo y liderado por los propios venezolanos, orientado a elecciones libres y justas.
#Venezuela: The European Union welcomes María Corina Machado’s return to Venezuela.
We trust that the authorities and all political actors will seize this opportunity to advance an inclusive, Venezuelan-led dialogue towards free and fair elections.
link.europa.eu/pWWyTX
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Her presence in Venezuela looks set to complicate the unusual, cosy relationship that Donald Trump’s administration has formed with the disreputable regime of Delcy Rodríguez economist.com/the-americas/2…
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I was pleased to host Maria Corina Machado, whose coalition soundly won the 2024 election, at the United States Capitol earlier this year. Her return to Venezuela is welcome news that should decidedly move the country toward a clear path to free & fair elections next year.
Breaking News: María Corina Machado, the Nobel laureate and leader of Venezuela’s opposition, is back home after nearly a year in exile to press for new elections. nyti.ms/3UGWiRg
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🇻🇪 María Corina Machado is back in Venezuela, and the streets are packed
After 10 months away, she's heading to Caracas by road, and towns along the way are filling up with people coming out to welcome her, even late at night.
7 tries to make it home, and Venezuela showed up for her.
Writer: Daniyal
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Venezuelans are quoting my post:
"We are finally on the other side of the window"
I didn't even know they've been using this same meme format for years and years, but about themselves.
Congratulations guys, we will hopefully join you very soon! ❤️😭
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Machado’s return exposes US-Venezuela policy flaw: oil deals cannot replace democratic legitimacy. Washington should support market democracy and rule of law—not prolong Chávez’s socialist dictatorship says Cato's @VasquezIan.
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. @realDonaldTrump must call the current unelected president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez and tell her to step down now and allow Venezuela to immediately hold elections. During an interim period, place the nation into a caretaker status (no more than 30 days) under a council of elders who exist and are ready to step into place to help transition the nation from a criminal cartel to a top economic superpower (overnight if the CIA stays out). The WH and State department are aware and have the ability to do this. We should get behind the duly elected president of Venezuela, @MariaCorinaYA .
End this nightmare for the people of Venezuela and begin to set our nation (America) up for a long term economic and security boon for decades once Venezuela stabilizes…and it will with the right leader.
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What is happening in Venezuela is a big deal. Here’s why it matters:
@MariaCorinaYA’s fight for freedom was fueled by the bold and just actions of @POTUS and @SecRubio to pave the way for democracy in Venezuela. One does not happen without the other.
For the United States, this is a pivotal moment. As Secretary Rubio works toward securing free and fair elections, Maria has returned home. We are so close to a free, democratic, Venezuela - a nation which acts as a partner to the U.S. and asset to our national and economic security instead of a threat in our own backyard. This is what America First looks like in action 🇺🇸
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The conditions allowing for the safe return of Ms. Machado to Venezuela is the direct result of the U.S. supported reconciliation talks which has already seen hundreds of political prisoners freed and hundreds of political opposition figures return from exile.
The United States expects the freedoms of all sectors of Venezuelan politics to continue to be respected. Likewise, we expect all political actors to support these talks which represent the best chance Venezuela has had in thirty years to peacefully achieve not just a free and fair election but an enduring democracy.
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Venezuelan forces killed at least 6,856 people in just one 18 mo. period, claiming most died 'resisting arrest.'
Same reason the Southern Cone military dictatorship often gave for executions.
Interesting how few on the left recognized it, then or now.
nytimes.com/2026/10/16/world…
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A superseding indictment was just unsealed charging Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiracy to commit torture, including the alleged torture of United States citizens for over two decades, in addition to the narcotics trafficking and weapons offenses already charged.
Since their capture and arrest, @TheJusticeDept has been working to uncover the extent of their alleged crimes against the people of Venezuela and of the United States, and these additional charges reflect the dedication of this Administration to delivering justice for the victims of torture, narcoterrorism, and organized crime.
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Following an FBI investigation with our interagency partners, this morning ousted President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro is now charged by superseding indictment with one count of Conspiracy to Commit Torture — also charging former First Lady of Venezuela Cilia Flores de Maduro with one count of Conspiracy to Commit Torture and one count of Narcoterrorism.
As alleged in the indictment, the Maduro regime subjected over a dozen American citizens to torture while held in custody of the Venezuelan government - including drugs, electrocution, sexual assault, and more. They will now answer for their crimes.
These charges follow the historic law enforcement operation proudly supported by this @FBI in January, which arrested Maduro and executed one of the most daring FTOCs in US history, returning him and his wife to the United States - an operation which required months of coordination, detailed planning, and seamless execution across multiple components of the federal government led by the Department of War.
Today’s charges reflect the commitment from this FBI and this Department of Justice to accountability, the rule of law, and the protection of U.S. national security.
Thank you to @NewYorkFBI who brilliantly led this investigation with our partners.
-DKP🇺🇸
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I’ve been clear: Delcy Rodríguez is NOT the legitimate president of Venezuela. She is a cartel leader who must cooperate with the United States as we work toward a true democratic transition and ensure the commitments that have been made are fulfilled.
The United States knows exactly who Delcy Rodríguez is.
We must restore Venezuela’s democratic institutions, beginning with a legitimate Supreme Court that can guarantee free and fair elections. And for those elections to truly be free, ALL candidates must have the freedom to run and campaign without oppression, intimidation or persecution — starting with @MariaCorinaYA. She must be able to return home and live, organize and participate freely in her own country.
That also means every political prisoner must be released — no exceptions, no conditions. Venezuela cannot be free while innocent people remain behind bars for standing up to this evil regime.
Thanks to the leadership of @POTUS and @SecRubio, we are getting closer every day to seeing the Venezuelan people finally have the freedom, democracy and future they have fought and sacrificed for.