Brussels, Belgium, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - EU says Venezuela should work towards 'free' elections after Machado return

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2026-10-26

The EU on Monday welcomed the return of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to Venezuela as an "opportunity" to work towards free and fair elections. Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, made a surprise return home on Sunday after nearly a year in exile. "The return of opposition leaders and representatives contributes to a broader opening of political space in Venezuela," EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni said in a statement. "We......

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