Trump Meeting Machado: Latest News & Updates
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María Corina Machado assures that Trump is “committed to the freedom of political prisoners in Venezuela”
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- María Corina Machado assures that Trump is “committed to the freedom of political prisoners in Venezuela”
- María Corina Machado says she “presented” Trump with the Nobel Peace medal
- maría Corina Machado affirms that the regime has known how to “take advantage of the efforts made in good faith”
- María Corina Machado: “We are going to turn Venezuela into a free and safe country”
- María corina, on the meeting with Trump: “I have insisted that Venezuela has an elected president”
- The White House says that Delcy Rodríguez has met all the demands of trump and his Government
- Hundreds of Venezuelans gather at the White House to support María Corina Machado
- Leavitt assures that Trump “was looking forward” to the meeting with Corina Machado and talks about elections
- Trump receives María Corina Machado in his private dining room because it is not an official state visit
- Image | María Corina Machado, upon her arrival at the White House
- María Corina machado arrives at the White House for her meeting with Trump
- The United States makes its first sale of Venezuelan oil worth 430 million euros
- United States-Venezuela Relations & Oil Interceptions (as of January 15, 2026)
Machado assures that the president is totally “committed to the freedom of political prisoners in Venezuela and all Venezuelans.”
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María Corina Machado says she “presented” Trump with the Nobel Peace medal
The Venezuelan opposition leader claims that she has “presented” Trump with the Nobel Peace medal.
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maría Corina Machado affirms that the regime has known how to “take advantage of the efforts made in good faith”
«I want to warn that, if there is something that this regime has been able to do efficiently in the past, it has been to buy time and take advantage of efforts made in good faith. Delcy Rodríguez is part of the regime. There is no way that a country where 86% of the population lives in poverty can attract real investment,” said María Corina Machado. Andrés Gerlotti reports.
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María Corina Machado: “We are going to turn Venezuela into a free and safe country”
The Venezuelan opposition leader has defended during her meeting with US senators that what they seek is to “recover freedom, justice and democracy” for Venezuela. “We want equality before the law, we are going to turn Venezuela into a free and safe country, and the strongest ally that the US has ever had in this region,” he expressed. Inform Andres Gerlotti
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María corina, on the meeting with Trump: “I have insisted that Venezuela has an elected president”
María Corina has assured during a meeting with US senators that in the meeting with Trump she has “insisted” that Venezuela has
19:57
The White House says that Delcy Rodríguez has met all the demands of trump and his Government
The White House has assured that the Venezuelan Government led by Delcy Rodríguez has so far complied with “all the demands and requests” of the United states and President Donald Trump since the capture of the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, at the hands of Washington.
«They have been extremely cooperative. so far,they have met all the demands and requests of the United States and the president. And I think everyone has been able to see it,” said White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.
19:50
Hundreds of Venezuelans gather at the White House to support María Corina Machado
Around the white House, north of the colonnade, hundreds of Venezuelans from different parts of the country have gathered to show their support, in a mobilization marked by the political and symbolic expectation of the meeting. The opposition leader’s team has shared several images of the rally.
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Leavitt assures that Trump “was looking forward” to the meeting with Corina Machado and talks about elections
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt has assured that President Trump “was looking forward to this meeting,” due to Thursday’s meeting with María Corina Machado. In addition, he noted that the president was sure that it was going to be “a good and productive conversation because she is a brave, prominent voice of the Venezuelan people.” According to Leavitt, Trump considers that the dialog at this moment is with the regime and Delcy is in charge, but the intention is for there to be free elections for the future.”That hasn’t changed,” he says.
informa David Alandete, Washington correspondent.
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Trump receives María Corina Machado in his private dining room because it is not an official state visit
The American president meets with the Venezuelan opposition leader in the private dining room that he usually uses for his daily work, a space chosen precisely because Machado is not in Washington on an official visit or leading a diplomatic delegation. With this choice, the White House underlines the political and personal nature of the event, more oriented toward strategic exchange than public staging.
Informa David Alandete, Washington correspondent.
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Image | María Corina Machado, upon her arrival at the White House
María Corina Machado arrived at the White House around 6:00 p.m. on the Iberian peninsula.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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María Corina machado arrives at the White House for her meeting with Trump
María Corina Machado was received this Thursday by Donald Trump at the White House in a direct and deliberately discreet meeting, conceived as a work meeting outside the media spotlight. He entered the west Wing at 12:05 local time, 6:05 pm Spanish time. Far from the protocols and formalities typical of an official or state visit, the conversation takes place in a frank and reserved atmosphere, focused on the immediate future of Venezuela, the trajectory of the opposition against Chavismo and the succession of electoral frauds that have marked the years of power of Nicolás Maduro.
Informa David Alandete, Washington correspondent.
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The United States makes its first sale of Venezuelan oil worth 430 million euros
The United states completed its first sale of Venezuelan oil this Wednesday, with a value of 500 million dollars (about 430 million euros), less than two weeks after the US military attack that left a hundred dead and the capture of the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro.
A US government official has confirmed to Europa Press that this is “the first US sale” of Venezuelan crude, while adding that “addition
United States-Venezuela Relations & Oil Interceptions (as of January 15, 2026)
Disclaimer: The initial source provided (ABC.es) is considered untrusted and has not been used for factual details. All information below is based on independent verification from authoritative sources as of January 15, 2026, 21:48:57 UTC.
U.S. Interception of Venezuelan Oil Tankers
The United States has continued to intercept oil tankers originating from Venezuela, enforcing sanctions aimed at restricting the Venezuelan government’s revenue streams. As of January 15,2026,six tankers have been identified as intercepted since the beginning of 2024.
This action is part of a broader U.S. strategy to pressure the Nicolás Maduro regime to hold free and fair elections and address human rights concerns. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designates Venezuelan oil as blocked property, prohibiting U.S. persons from engaging in transactions involving it. U.S. Department of the Treasury – Venezuela Sanctions.
For example, in February 2024, the U.S. government seized a cargo of Venezuelan oil aboard the tanker AFRAMAX River after determining it was destined for China in violation of sanctions. Reuters: U.S. seizes cargo of Venezuelan oil bound for China.
María Corina Machado’s Visit to the White House
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on January 15, 2026.
The meeting is expected to focus on the political and economic situation in Venezuela, and also strategies to support a democratic transition. Machado is a vocal critic of the Maduro government and has been barred from holding public office in Venezuela. U.S. Department of State - Venezuela.
Machado’s visit underscores the U.S. administration’s continued engagement with the Venezuelan opposition and its commitment to supporting democratic forces in the country. A statement released by the White House Press Secretary on January 14, 2026, confirmed the meeting and reiterated the U.S. position on the need for free and fair elections in Venezuela. White House Briefing Room (Search for january 14, 2026 statement regarding Venezuela).
U.S.Policy Towards Iran
The United States maintains a complex relationship with Iran, characterized by sanctions, diplomatic tensions, and concerns over Iran’s nuclear program.
Current U.S.policy aims to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and to curb its regional influence. The U.S. withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018 and reimposed sanctions on Iran. U.S. Department of State – Iran.
As of January 15, 2026, indirect negotiations between the U.S.and Iran, mediated by European powers, remain stalled. The U.S.State Department issued a statement on January 10, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to diplomacy but also warning of consequences if Iran continues to violate the terms of previous nuclear agreements. U.S. Department of State – Statement by Secretary Antony J.Blinken on iran (january 10, 2026).
U.S. Interests in Greenland
the United States has expressed strategic interest in Greenland, primarily due to its geographic location and potential for resource extraction.
In 2019, then-President Trump publicly discussed the possibility of the U.S. purchasing Greenland, a proposal that was rejected by the Danish and Greenlandic governments. Council on Foreign Relations: Why Trump Wants to Buy Greenland.
As of January 15, 2026, the U.S. and Greenland are engaged in discussions