Machado’s return and election call were reported by BBC World and Al Jazeera. BBC World reported that she described the desired change in Venezuela’s government as irreversible, organised and peaceful. Al Jazeera reported that she urged elections in 2027.
The move places Machado back in Venezuela amid reported legal scrutiny. Tagesschau reported that Venezuelan judicial authorities were investigating her for treason; the supplied reports do not establish whether that inquiry led to formal charges or other legal action.
Al Jazeera also reported that Machado praised Donald Trump for freedom and criticised a controversial United States oil deal with Caracas. The supplied material does not include official confirmation from Venezuelan authorities or specify the circumstances of her return.