Maria Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, arrived in Chile on March 10 to attend the inauguration of José Antonio Kast, the newly elected president. Machado's party, Vente Venezuela, shared photos on social media showcasing her reception by fellow Venezuelans upon her arrival. This visit marks a significant occasion for Machado as it indicates solidarity with Kast, who has openly expressed support for the Venezuelan opposition movement.

During her time in Chile, Machado is expected to engage in several activities, including the launch of the Sebastián Piñera Chair at the Universidad del Desarrollo, although specific details about the timing of these events were not disclosed. The official announcement from Machado's representatives indicated that further details about her agenda in Chile would be provided through official channels, signaling her active contribution to political discussions in the region.

Additionally, Juan Guaidó, another leading figure in the Venezuelan opposition and former president of the National Assembly, is also set to attend the inauguration as Kast’s personal guest. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for midday on Wednesday at the Chilean Parliament in the coastal city of Valparaíso, underscoring the event's significance in both Chile's domestic politics and in the context of Latin American relations with Venezuela.