Large crowds gather to welcome María Corina Machado back to Caracas, Venezuela

On October 25, 2026, in Caracas, Venezuela, @scastellanor shared footage showing large crowds gathering to welcome opposition leader María Corina Machado back to the country. In the video, a highway near the Los Chaguaramos neighborhood is packed with pedestrians, motorcycles, and slow-moving vehicles surrounding Machado’s vehicle. Supporters hold up their phone flashlights, creating a sea of lights across the congested roadway as people gather to greet the opposition leader. According to reports, Machado returned to Venezuela after nearly ten months away from the country. Her arrival prompted gatherings of supporters, including along the Autopista Valle-Coche in Caracas, where crowds filled the highway to catch a glimpse of the opposition leader.