Machado praised the US invasion and seizure of Maduro as “a huge step towards ademocratic transition”.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has returned to the center of the global political stage following the dramatic capture of Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. President Trump confirmed on Saturday, January 3, 2026, that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were apprehended during a military operation and flown out of Venezuela to face criminal charges in New York. 🌎 US Strikes on Venezuela: Who Is Maria Corina Machado? Nobel Peace Prize Winner in Spotlight After Donald Trump Captures Nicolas Maduro.