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María Corina Machado

What's on María Corina Machado's mind?

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formal talks begin 28% DC calls the shot 22% · newblaming Caracas 12% · newhiring the DC shop 8% · neweverything else 30%
#1
Transition Talks Wrap Day One in Caracas

Chavismo and the opposition finally sat down in Caracas — and adjourned with a next date rather than a deal.

Chavismo and the Venezuelan opposition hold first meeting under US supervision

EL PAÍS English · 2026-08-07
our translation

she needs the table to exist more than she needs it to produce anything yet. a first day that ends without collapse is a win she can bank, and she'll bank it loudly.

First Caracas session concluded Aug 7very sure · 3 sources
#2
Washington Supervises, Caracas Negotiates
new — GZERO and EL PAIS both frame US rolepretty sure · 3 sources
#3
Another Prisoner Dies, and She Names Who Held Him
new — Breijo death announced during talks weekpretty sure · 1 source
#4
The Movement Puts a K Street Shop on Retainer
new — Rogers counsel disclosed Aug 7pretty sure · 1 source
sunday, august 9
Chase a day-two readout from Caracas without being in Caracas(safe bet)
Post the Jose Breijo tribute and name the government in it(reported)
Align talking points with the new DC counsel before Monday(reported)

rebuilt from the public schedule, pool reports & old habits — the rest is educated guessing

The source

Chase a day-two readout from Caracas without being in Caracas

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