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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has emerged as a leading contender to replace Nicolás Maduro after his capture.
Prediction market data showed Machado holding a 28% chance of leading Venezuela by the end of 2026.
She trailed Edmundo González Urrutia, who led with 32% after being blocked from assuming office following the 2025 election.
Vice President Delcy Rodríguez ranked third with a 27% chance after being appointed acting president by the Supreme Court.
US President Donald Trump said the United States would oversee Venezuela until new leadership is established.
Machado has been widely associated with pro-market reforms and support for Bitcoin adoption.
She previously proposed using Bitcoin as a reserve asset to counter the collapse of the bolívar.
Venezuelans found a lifeline in Bitcoin during hyperinflation.
María Corina Machado said.
She said Bitcoin evolved from a humanitarian tool into a form of economic resistance.
Trump questioned Machado’s political standing following Maduro’s capture.
She doesn’t have the respect within the country.
Donald Trump said.
Political analysts disputed Trump’s view, saying Machado retains strong domestic and diaspora support.
Venezuela’s ruling party has historically targeted Bitcoin miners through seizures and shutdowns.
The leadership transition has added uncertainty to Venezuela’s political and crypto outlook.
At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $92,952.87.