Published: Feb 09, 2026, 08:36 IST | Updated: Feb 09, 2026, 08:36 IST
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has said national elections could be held within a year as the country undergoes a fragile transition. Signalling possible tensions with the Trump administration, White House officials prioritise rebuilding Venezuela over an immediate polls timeline even as Machado pushes for a faster democratic process.