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News|Donald TrumpTrump welcomes Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado in closed-door meetingThe Venezuelan opposition leader said she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, an honour he has long coveted.

## Meeting Between Venezuelan Opposition Leader and US President

نBy نضال النعيمJan 16, 20261 min read

Meeting Between Venezuelan Opposition Leader and US President

On Thu, Jan 11, 2024, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado met with United States President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC. This meeting followed the recent abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This marked the first face-to-face encounter between Machado and Trump.

The meeting was conducted privately, with no media presence or public statements from the White House. President Trump has expressed support for Delcy Rodriguez, former vice president under Maduro, as the interim leader of Venezuela. Rodriguez's state of the union address coincided with Machado's White House visit.

Machado remains a prominent figure within Venezuela's opposition, which has faced significant challenges under Maduro's administration. Human rights groups have reported the systematic suppression of dissent and the imprisonment of opposition leaders in Venezuela. As of Jan 11, 2024, the human rights group Foro Penal estimated there were 804 political prisoners in the country.

On Thu, Jan 11, 2024, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado met with United States President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC.
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Machado, previously a member of Venezuela's National Assembly, was removed by Maduro's government due to allegations of conspiracy. She was a leading candidate for the 2024 presidential race but was disqualified in January 2024. The opposition coalition eventually nominated Edmundo Gonzalez, who is believed to have won the election based on undisclosed voting tallies.

Following the US military's abduction of Maduro on Jan 3, 2024, Machado has been advocating for the opposition's claim to governance. President Trump, however, has maintained support for Rodriguez, describing her as cooperative. Rodriguez has condemned the US actions as violations of international law and has reaffirmed her commitment to Chavismo, while also indicating plans to amend Venezuela's hydrocarbon law to encourage foreign investment.

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Despite Machado's efforts, President Trump has dismissed her prospects as a replacement for Maduro or Rodriguez, citing a lack of support within Venezuela. However, experts suggest that Machado's leadership within the opposition should be considered in future governance discussions.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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