Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader on Thursday

The Venezuelan opposition figure, Maria Corina Machado, has been sidelined in US discussions about the country’s future following President Nicolas Maduro’s abduction, with Trump questioning her ability to lead. Maduro’s former vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, has taken over as interim president amidst threats of military action. Machado, who met with Pope Leo XIV, has expressed gratitude for his support and sought to strengthen ties with the Trump administration. Despite Machado’s dedication of her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, the Norwegian Nobel Institute has clarified that the prize cannot be shared or transferred.

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