Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez waves after meeting with former presidents of various Latin American countries at the presidential palace in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ricardo Hernandez)

An opponent of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro hangs up an image of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado outside the Venezuelan embassy in Mexico City, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2024, a day before Maduro's inauguration for a third term. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado stands before supporters during a protest against President Nicolas Maduro the day before his inauguration for a third term, in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

A priest blesses Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado during a rally against President Nicolas Maduro the day before his inauguration for a third term, in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gestures to supporters during a protest against President Nicolas Maduro the day before his inauguration for a third term, in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)