The Hague welcomes Machado’s return to Venezuela after months of uncertainty over comeback

The Dutch government has welcomed the return of Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado to Venezuela, describing her arrival as a potentially important step for the country's democratic future. But Machado’s return also revives questions about the role of foreign governments, including the Netherlands, in navigating the delicate balance between supporting Venezuela’s opposition and managing relations with the authorities now in power in Caracas.