"Since United States armed forces abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, Machado has maintained a steady public presence. On Monday, she had an audience with Pope Leo at the Vatican. And on Thursday, she will meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC. All the while, she has given interviews to news outlets like CBS, Fox News and the popular Venezuelan news website La Patilla."
"Quico Toro, a Venezuelan journalist and political scientist, explained that while Machado had successfully rallied popular support in the past most notably during the 2024 presidential election the situation in the country has changed. She has the legitimacy from crushing the regime two years ago but it's not two years ago, Toro said. He added that her role in shaping Venezuela's future now appears to be more medium to long term."
Maria Corina Machado is operating from the sidelines while maintaining a strong international public profile. Since US forces removed Nicolas Maduro on January 3, Machado has kept a steady presence, meeting the pope, scheduling a meeting with the US president, and giving multiple high-profile interviews. Observers say her immediate domestic role is unclear after she was passed over to replace Maduro following his ouster. Analysts note she built significant popular support during the 2024 presidential election and retains legitimacy from earlier opposition victories, but the political context has shifted and her influence may unfold over the medium to long term.
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