The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.

Venezuela's opposition leader will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.

Machado has argued that the opposition has a 'mandate' to succeed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado expresses optimism about Trump’s support after their meeting, despite his prior skepticism.

Machado and Trump met at the White House amid uncertainty over the future of Venezuela.

The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.

Machado said the interim government of Delcy Rodriguez would do the 'dirty work' of assuring a democratic transition.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado told President Donald Trump during a private White House luncheon her party had a mandate to lead.