Machado, busy in alleviating Trump’s anger, made a big claim by mentioning Russia, China and Iran.

After the arrest of Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, the statement of opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado is making headlines around the world. He indicated that the opposition could take power in Venezuela.

Venezuelan Vice President Delsey Rodriguez was sworn in as interim President on Monday (January 5, 2026). Trump on Saturday (January 3, 2026) refused to work closely with Machado, saying that he has neither support nor respect within the country. After this statement of the American President, Machado has now started trying to convince him through her statement.

The time has come to return to Venezuela: Machado

In an interview with Fox News, Machado said that she wants to dedicate her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump. He said, ‘As soon as I came to know about receiving the Nobel Prize, I decided to dedicate it to US President Trump. America did what the world thought was impossible. He said that after hiding for more than a year, now is the right time for his return.

Machado tried to persuade Trump by mentioning Russia, China and Iran

Machado targeted Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez, saying she was unfit to lead the government. He said, ‘Delsey is one of the main architects of corruption and drug trafficking. She is very close to Russia, China and Iran and is not trusted by international investors. The Venezuelan people have rejected him.

Machado told when was the last time he talked to Trump?

Machado is now considered the most credible opponent of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. She went to Norway last month to accept the Nobel Prize and has not returned since. He said that the Nobel Peace Prize was announced on October 10, 2025 and on the same day he spoke to Trump for the last time. On the question of returning to Venezuela, she said, ‘I am planning to go back home as soon as possible.’

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