María Corina Machado remains in exile in Panama without a valid Venezuelan passport, facing an arrest warrant and daily threats from authorities under interim President Delcy Rodríguez. She has repeatedly stated her intent to return and channel opposition mobilization toward institutional reforms, including an impartial CNE and new Supreme Tribunal, but prior attempts such as a June 2026 plan via Curaçao received no U.S. support amid concerns over security and humanitarian priorities following earthquakes. Recent U.S.-brokered talks resuming in mid-September focus on judicial changes and asset recovery without her direct participation, while some allied exiles have reentered as potential vanguards. A reported White House invitation before any return adds another layer of coordination with Washington. These legal, diplomatic, and security barriers continue to shape assessments of near-term entry prospects.