María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, has made at least seven unsuccessful attempts since June 2026 to re-enter Venezuela from exile in Panama, including recent efforts by boat and flights via Aruba and Curaçao that were blocked by logistical issues, landing permits, or other obstacles. Her plans involve returning by land, sea, or air to tour the country, reactivate Vente Venezuela, and press for new presidential elections amid an interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez. The United States has publicly backed Rodríguez while recognizing Machado’s right to return, creating competing pressures. Supporters inside Venezuela have staged caravans demanding her safe entry, and some allies have already re-entered successfully. Trader consensus on near-term entry reflects these repeated barriers alongside ongoing diplomatic and domestic political dynamics.