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Machado returns to Venezuela after exile

Machado says she will seek the presidency if Venezuela holds a vote this year, though acting President Delcy Rodríguez leads and no election is scheduled.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After Hours
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  1. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentOkay, what happened? Because my feed says Machado is back in Venezuela.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOpposition leader María Corina Machado returned from exile after seven blocked attempts.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Times, citing two government officials, says she crossed from Colombia, and she posted, "I'm here. With you all."

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDoes this change anything for me, in my apartment, here?

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNot directly. In Venezuela, Fox says acting President Delcy Rodríguez leads, with the Trump administration's backing, and no presidential election is scheduled.

  6. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMachado says she'll run if a vote comes before year's end.

  7. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo did Washington plan this?

  8. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSecretary of State Rubio called it the direct result of U. S. -supported talks.

  9. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAsked in Port Huron, Michigan, the president said he was unaware of it, and hoped for her safety.

  10. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo it's a direct result, and he's unaware. What happens next?

  11. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNobody has set an election date. The opposition party Unidad Venezuela calls for an orderly transition.

  12. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorShe gave the president her Nobel medal in January, and the committee said it can't be transferred. He was told.

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