Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has stated she is coordinating her return with U.S. officials and expects to re-enter the country well before the end of 2026, with recent interviews indicating the timeline could accelerate once security and logistical arrangements are finalized. Following Nicolás Maduro’s removal in early 2026 and the establishment of a transitional government under acting President Delcy Rodríguez, her planned re-entry has become a focal point for opposition efforts to prepare for scheduled elections and democratic consolidation. Traders are monitoring statements from Machado and U.S. diplomats for confirmation of specific entry windows, alongside any signals from Venezuelan authorities regarding border access or political restrictions that could alter the pace of her return.