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María Machado returns to Venezuela from exile with Trump’s support
Opposition leader María Machado is returning to Venezuela after a period in exile, backed by Trump. She is coming home to a country he has reshaped, even though Washington remains content with Venezuela’s current leader, at least for the time being.

What to know
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Opposition leader María Machado is returning to Venezuela from exile with Trump’s support.
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Washington remains satisfied with Venezuela’s current leader, at least for now.
Why it matters
Trump’s support for Machado’s return and Washington’s satisfaction with the current leader provide context for understanding the US position toward Venezuela.
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