VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-25
“a major step toward a democratic transition and free, fair, and verifiable presidential elections in the near future”
David Smolansky · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-25
A spokesman for Machado characterized her return as a major step toward democratic transition and free elections.
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