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June 29, 2026
Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Plans Return to Venezuela to Aid Earthquake Recovery
- Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado plans to return to Venezuela to help coordinate recovery efforts following the recent earthquakes.
- Machado accused the government of blocking her return and is seeking support from U.S. officials for her plans.
- The earthquakes have resulted in at least 1,450 deaths and significant infrastructure damage, with 1.8 million people in need of aid.
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- Delcy Rodríguez’s Venezuela is in such dire straits she can’t afford to reject aid from either friends or foesJun 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM · CNN
- The Guardian view on Venezuela’s earthquake: a test of state capacity and Trump’s promises | EditorialJun 29, 2026 at 5:50 PM · The Guardian
- Venezuela's Machado says she will return to Venezuela to help quake victimsJun 29, 2026 at 10:38 PM · Reuters