Trump Officials Sideline Machado, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Over Earthquake Response

US officials have criticized María Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and Venezuela's opposition leader, for her attempt to return to the country amidst its earthquake recovery efforts. They view her bid as a "political stunt" that is distracting from the relief efforts. Machado's actions have been sidelined by Trump officials, who are prioritizing the country's recovery from the earthquake. The move reflects a divergence in approach between the US and Machado regarding Venezuela's crisis.

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