Venezuela Thwarts Opposition Leader Machado's Return Thrice

WHO:

The Hill - Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado

CBS News World - María Corina Machado's team

WHAT:

The Hill - Machado attempted to return to Venezuela three times.

CBS News World - Machado was turned away each time she tried to enter the country "by air and sea."

WHERE:

The Hill - Venezuela

WHEN:

CBS News World - Machado's attempts to return occurred on three separate occasions.

WHY:

CBS News World - The reasons for her being turned away were not specified in the articles.

HOW:

CBS News World - Machado's attempts to enter the country were made "by air and sea."

(UPDATED September 24, 2026 02:11 UTC)

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has attempted to return to Venezuela on three separate occasions but was turned away each time she tried to enter the country by air and sea. The reasons for her being denied entry were not specified in the reports. Machado's team has been vocal about these attempts, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by opposition figures in Venezuela.