The Trump administration has asked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to delay her return to Venezuela after initially approving the trip.
Officials reversed course because they fear her presence could undermine the administration's newly formed diplomatic arrangement with the Venezuelan government, even though Trump himself is not fundamentally opposed to her returning.
What happened
US officials have asked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to hold off on returning to Venezuela, reversing an earlier approval of her travel plans. She attempted the trip twice—once last week and again days later—but was turned back by officials the first time and faced airline resistance the second time, reportedly due to concerns about Venezuelan government repercussions.
Why it matters
Machado's return could complicate the Trump administration's recently established arrangement with the Venezuelan government. One person familiar with the situation indicated that while Trump is not opposed to her returning, he wants to avoid destabilizing the diplomatic situation by moving too quickly.
What to watch
The timing and terms of any eventual return remain unclear. Machado's ability to re-enter Venezuela will likely hinge on how the Trump administration manages its relationship with the Venezuelan government in the coming weeks.
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