Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado faced repeated denials of entry into her home country within a single day, with authorities blocking her attempts to return both by air and sea. The move comes as she remains abroad following her award of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, raising concerns over restrictions on political figures in the region. Advisers confirmed the rejections, leaving her status uncertain amid ongoing political tensions. The situation underscores broader challenges for opposition leaders navigating Venezuela’s current climate.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was blocked from returning to her country three times over a 24-hour timeframe on Tuesday. "She has attempted to enter the country by air and sea but has been turned away each time," adviser David Smolansky told The Hill. Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, left the country...
