Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela’s Machado: Fears of Chaos, and Fraying Ties
- Posted on January 6, 2026
- United States Politics And Government
- By The New York Times
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Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela’s Machado: Fears of Chaos, and Fraying Ties
U.S. intelligence suggested María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, would struggle to lead the government. But her relationship with Trump officials had been souring for months. continue reading...