Machado to Hold First Press Conference Since Return

María Corina Machado will hold her first press conference since returning to Venezuela on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. The opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate will address reporters to discuss her message and key topics following her arrival in the country. Her political party, Vente Venezuela, shared the agenda for the event, which has generated anticipation among supporters and observers.

Machado visited the coastal state of La Guaira on Wednesday. This region suffered the most damage from the double earthquake that struck on June 24. She met with residents affected by the disaster in various sectors of the area. Her campaign team distributed photos and videos of the visit on social media, stating that her priority was to be present in the former state of Vargas to stand with locals.

The team described the scene as one of destruction and pain resulting from the June 24 events. They noted that seeing the damage firsthand was difficult, but listening to families reinforced their commitment to support them. Machado’s schedule since returning includes meetings with party members, families of political prisoners, and leaders of the main opposition coalition, the Plataforma Unitaria Democrática. She also met with representatives from the Alianza por Venezuela, a group of smaller social and political organizations.

The opposition leader first appeared in public on Sunday after several failed attempts to enter the country. She led a car parade from the western state of Lara to Caracas, marking her initial public appearance since crossing the border. The Thursday press conference is scheduled to be the first formal media briefing she has given during this return.