Venezuelans Rally for Opposition Leader’s Return and Free Elections

Venezuelans demand opposition leader's safe return and presidential elections as protests grow across the country.

September 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuelans took to the streets on Sunday to demand the safe return of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and the holding of free and fair presidential elections. The demonstrations, organized by Machado’s Vente Venezuela party, highlighted widespread dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the nation’s political and economic crisis.

Supporters in Caracas and other cities wore sky blue shirts, the color of Machado’s party, and marched through major avenues, waving Venezuelan flags and honking their horns. Similar rallies were held in state capitals including Valencia, Maracaibo, and Merida, showing the breadth of support for the opposition leader.

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Machado, who has been in exile for nine months, has faced repeated attempts to return to Venezuela, all of which have been thwarted. Her party claims she made three unsuccessful attempts this week, with some alleging that external forces are involved in preventing her return. Despite these challenges, supporters remain determined to see a democratic transition in the South American nation.

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