Machado Returns as Earthquake Crisis Deepens | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 2m

As Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez’s interim term ends amid devastating earthquakes, the government faces mounting criticism for its slow disaster response. Opposition leader María Corina Machado, living abroad, sees the crisis as a pivotal moment to return and lead — arguing her presence could restore trust and stability. Her movement is mobilizing volunteers and tracking tens of thousands of missing, while the U.S. quietly discourages her return, fearing political disruption. With no clear successor in sight and the National Assembly holding power, Venezuela’s next chapter…