María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, has made at least seven unsuccessful attempts to re-enter Venezuela from exile in Panama since late 2025, with three blocked in September 2026 via maritime routes from Panama and flights routed through Aruba and Curaçao. Her party, Vente Venezuela, has cited ongoing diplomatic and legal efforts to enable a formal entry through airports such as Maiquetía or Valencia, while noting external obstacles including landing denials and safety advisories. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez’s engagement with U.S. officials has coincided with these setbacks, amid Machado’s stated intent to conduct a nationwide tour and support electoral processes. Trader assessments reflect these repeated logistical and political barriers, alongside expectations around any near-term resolution of entry conditions.