María Corina Machado: "I am going to return to Venezuela," wants freed political prisoners at the center of talks

In an interview with Luis Olavarrieta, María Corina Machado said she is not part of the talks but will not stand in their way, Radio América reported. According to Infobae, she called for the release of all political prisoners, civilian and military, press freedom and an electoral timeline, and said: "I am going to return to Venezuela."

David Placeres claimed that much of Machado's team is already working in Venezuela to prepare her return.

«A good part of her team is already in Venezuela, working in Venezuela. They are preparing María Corina Machado's return to the country.»— David Placeres, August 2, 2026 · watch