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Machado Vows Return as Venezuela Faces Pivotal Political Moment

  A person holds up an image depicting Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, as people celebrate after the U.S. struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in Santiago, Chile January 3, 2026. Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado has declared that she plans to return to Venezuela soon, signaling her intention to push for a competitive national election amid a rapidly shifting political landscape. Her remarks follow the dramatic removal of Nicolás Maduro from power and the emergence of a transitional phase that has left the country’s political future uncertain. Machado, who spent more than a year in hiding and previously fled the country to accept an international peace award, emphasized that her movement is prepared to participate in a free and transparent electoral process . She argued that the opposition had already demonstrated its strength even under restrictive conditions and would win decisively in an open ...

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Wall Street Ends a Volatile Week Almost Where It Started

 

After a tumultuous week that saw sharp swings and market uncertainty, Wall Street managed to claw back some losses and finish almost where it began. Here are the key takeaways:

  1. Steady Recovery: The S&P 500 index showed resilience, gaining 0.3% on Friday. This followed its best day since 2022, and it’s now close to erasing the brutal losses suffered earlier in the week.

  2. Mixed Performance: The Dow Jones Industrial Average also edged up by 25 points (0.1%), while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.2%. Both indexes are still on track for slight weekly losses.

  3. Market Factors: The Japanese yen’s sudden strengthening caused turbulence as traders scrambled out of a popular trade. Additionally, concerns about a slowing U.S. economy weighed on investor sentiment.

  4. Upcoming Reports: Next week, investors will closely watch updates on consumer spending at U.S. retailers. These reports could drive further market swings.

In summary, Wall Street weathered a stormy week, and while uncertainties remain, it’s poised for stability as we head into the next trading days. 


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