Machado’s Allies Push to Keep Her in Trump’s Favor

“Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s allies are regrouping to boost her prospects of ultimately leading her country — which includes winning the endorsement that President Donald Trump has so far withheld,” Semafor reports.

“Many of Machado’s pro-Trump backers were surprised when the president, soon after ousting Nicolás Maduro, told reporters that Machado lacks the internal ‘support’ or ‘respect’ needed to lead Venezuela. While her circle had worked for months to cultivate good relationships with Trump’s network, they’re now redoubling their lobbying.”