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Morning edition · August 20, 2026 · published Sep 25, 7:24 pm ET · Español

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David Placeres: María Corina Machado fears parliamentary elections will be called before a presidential vote

Commentator David Placeres said the Vente Venezuela team that returned from exile is already organizing campaign events and that Machado fears the presidential election will be delayed. He also raised the scenario of Machado being barred from campaigning or running, which he called an "outrage".

«María Corina Machado fears the presidential election will be delayed and parliamentary elections called first»— David Placeres, August 20, 2026 · watch

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