Trump Hosts Venezuelan Opposition Leader Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
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Washington, President Donald Trump hosted Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House on Thursday to discuss Venezuela's political and economic future. The meeting followed a Jan. 3 U.S. special forces operation that removed Nicolás Maduro from power and Trump's call with interim president Delcy Rodríguez. Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, offered to share the award and has sought a leadership role after fleeing Venezuela. The administration emphasized economic rebuilding and access to oil while maintaining relations with elements of Maduro's government. U.S. authorities seized a tanker this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. December: María Corina Machado fled Venezuela via seaborne escape.
- 2. Last year: Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize for her democratic advocacy.
- 3. Jan. 3: U.S. special forces removed Nicolás Maduro from power.
- 4. Jan. 14 (Wednesday): U.S. authorities seized a tanker in the Caribbean.
- 5. Jan. 15 (Thursday): Machado met President Trump at a White House lunch at 12:30 p.m.
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