The US President's administration has obstructed Venezuelan…
The US President's administration has obstructed Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado in her return to Venezuela due to fears of a political crisis on her homeland, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Consensus
- María Corina Machado, leader of Venezuelan opposition and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, tried to return to Venezuela
- A private jet carrying her was diverted back to the U.S. before reaching Curacao
- The decision was made by U.S. officials due to concerns about political instability in Venezuela
- Machado had previously been denied entry into Venezuela because of an expired passport
Points of divergence
- Machado's flight was diverted after American officials concluded she planned to cross the border with Venezuela, repeating her previous route out of the country. — interfax
- The U.S. government ordered the diversion of Machado’s private jet while it was en route from Washington to Curacao. — kommersant
- Machado attempted a second return via Panama, but Copa Airlines refused to transport her due to fear of negative reaction from Caracas. — interfax
- The Netherlands initially approved the landing in Curacao, believing that U.S. authorities supported Machado's return; however, this was not true and they withdrew their approval during the flight. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- US Authorities Currently Unwilling to Allow Venezuelan Opposition Leader to Return Home — Интерфакс
- WSJ: US prevented Venezuelan opposition leader from returning home — Коммерсантъ