Banned from standing for president, María Corina Machado is the opposition’s biggest asset ahead of July election
Socialist president clears the way for re-election in July vote
Possible overseas assassination of former soldier by regime would represent new level of repression
US offered sanctions relief to Maduro government in exchange for release of political prisoners and holding of free elections
Opposition economic liberal banned from running for public office by Maduro government she hopes to unseat in election next year
International Edition