Venezuela's Machado Says US Backs Presidential Elections in 2027
What Happened
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said on October 29, 2026, that the United States supports holding presidential elections in Venezuela in 2027. Speaking in Caracas after returning from exile, she attributed the proposed timeline to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's transition plan. Machado called for electoral reforms and voting access for eligible citizens. No election date has been formally announced.
Key Takeaways
Machado's remarks identify 2027 as a proposed election year, not a confirmed schedule. Electoral and judicial reforms remain under discussion, and Venezuela has yet to announce a binding election timetable.