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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Pledges to Return Amid Earthquake Crisis

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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Pledges to Return Amid Earthquake Crisis
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 28, 2026

What happened

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says she is ready to return from Panama to help with rescue efforts after major earthquakes, accusing the government of blocking her return.

  • 01Maria Corina Machado is prepared to return to Venezuela to aid earthquake rescue efforts.
  • 02She is currently in Panama and claims the Venezuelan government is preventing her return.
  • 03Machado accuses the government of hindering coordination of citizen emergency efforts.
  • 04She expressed willingness to do whatever is necessary to support relief operations.
  • 05The statement comes in response to severe earthquakes that struck Venezuela.
  • 06Machado is a prominent opposition figure critical of the current government.

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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Pledges to Return Amid Earthquake Crisis
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 28, 2026
US Blocks Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado's Return Amid Earthquake Crisis

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