María Corina Machado, the prominent opposition leader in Venezuela, announced her plans to return to the country, coordinating closely with the US government. Speaking at a press conference in Madrid, she emphasized her commitment to channeling the Venezuelan people's desire for democracy through a structured electoral process. Machado stated that her discussions with US officials have been 'detailed and frank,' and she trusts the phased approach being promoted by Washington. She criticized the current government led by Delcy Rodríguez, claiming it represents 'chaos, violence, and terror,' and suggested that recent governmental actions are merely in response to US pressure rather than genuine reform. Machado has been actively engaging with European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, to garner international support. The US has begun easing sanctions in Venezuela to help stabilize its economy and oil production following the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power in January.