Monday, October 5, 2026

Front page

Society & Diaspora/News

Rick Scott Says Machado Weighs Return and Talks with Interim Government

U.S. Senator Rick Scott stated he spoke by phone with opposition leader María Corina Machado, who is prepared to return to Venezuela peacefully.

JER · Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Rick Scott Says Machado Weighs Return and Talks with Interim Government
Archivo. Maria Corina Machado.jpg. Carlos Díaz / CC BY 2.0; no muestra este acontecimiento. · Imagen original · Licencia

Senator Rick Scott said he held a telephone conversation with María Corina Machado on September 29. According to Scott, Machado is ready to return to Venezuela and willing to meet with those holding power, including Delcy Rodríguez.

Machado separately stated on the same day that she is determined to return home to be with the Venezuelan people and help rebuild the country. She thanked Scott for his support in her public message.

Scott’s account includes the possibility of dialogue with the interim government structures. Machado’s declaration focuses on her resolve to return without specifying meetings with particular officials.

More stories

View section →