Former Venezuelan judge alleges coercion to sign Machado disqualification

A former Venezuelan judge publicly denounces that she was coerced into signing a ruling that declared opposition leader María Corina Machado ineligible to hold office. The claim, if credible, undermines the legitimacy of the judicial process ahead of the 2026 elections. Machado reiterates her intention to return to Venezuela to contribute to a political transition, signaling continued opposition defiance.