Trump to meet Machado at White House

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the White House on Thursday. According to opposition sources, the talks will focus on attempts to improve relations between the two countries and discuss issues of political reform in Venezuela. The meeting is expected as part of U.S. diplomatic efforts to reach out to leftist forces in Venezuela. Machado has previously stated her willingness to engage in dialogue with the country's government, provided that principles of peace and dialogue are respected.