# Machado Praises Trump for 'Freedom' and Urges Venezuela Elections in 2027

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado praised US President Donald Trump's emphasis on "freedom" and called for Venezuela to hold elections in 2027. Her remarks signal continued reliance on US pressure against Nicolás Maduro's government and set an opposition timeline for a democratic transition.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/30/machado-lauds-trump-for-freedom-floodgate-urges-2027-elections?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:40:07 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck054d5mnzreo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:05:03 GMT