U.S. Officials View Venezuelan Opposition Leader's Return Plans as Poorly Timed

María Corina Machado, the exiled leader of the Venezuelan opposition, has expressed a desire to return to Venezuela. U.S. officials described the request as coming at an inopportune time.

remains outside Venezuela while leading opposition efforts from exile. Her stated goal is to return to the country.

U.S. officials said the timing of any return would be problematic. No further details on specific concerns were provided in the reporting.