Back after nearly 10 months: on TV, Maria Machado pushes Venezuela towards a 2027 election | watch

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says US President Donald Trump's three-phase plan for Venezuela is moving forward, with a presidential election expected in 2027. Machado calls for a transparent democratic transition, urging authorities to appoint a new Supreme Court and Electoral Council and establish an election date. She also questions the transparency of a controversial Navep contract, warning against investments involving individuals accused of serious wrongdoing. Machado says Venezuela needs the rule of law, political legitimacy and stability to attract genuine foreign investment. She also highlights growing public demands for freedom and democratic change across the country.