Maria Corina Machado's Two-Front Insurgency for Legitimacy
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TL;DR
- Maria Corina Machado presented President Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal in January, coinciding with the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.
- Machado and her supporters believed a democratic transition was imminent after 25 years of Chavista rule.
- Seven months later, Machado is reportedly employing lobbyists to regain influence in political conversations.
- U.S.-backed negotiations are proceeding without Machado's direct involvement.
- Washington reportedly advised Machado that it was not the 'right time' for her to return to Venezuela.