The leader of the opposition in Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado, returned to Venezuela. The fact that this happened after the end of the oil deals speaks volumes for Washington's priorities. And a return on the eve of the midterm elections could give Republicans an electoral bonus among some Latino voters. Marco Rubio presented her return as a success for American diplomacy.

The leader of the opposition in Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado, returned to Venezuela. The fact that this happened after the end of the oil deals speaks volumes for Washington's priorities. And a return on the eve of the midterm elections could give Republicans an electoral bonus among some Latino voters. Marco Rubio presented her return as a success for American diplomacy.