Venezuela's Machado declined meeting with Spain's PM

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez revealed that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was offered a meeting with him and his government during her visit to Spain. Machado declined the invitation, stating she did not consider the meeting 'opportune' at this time. The announcement highlights the delicate diplomatic positioning surrounding Venezuela's political crisis. Sánchez made the statement on Friday, April 17, 2026.