US, Jan. 7 -- The fall of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro following a US military operation has opened a volatile phase in the country, with its leading opposition figure, Maria Corina Machado, vowing to return soon and push for elections, declaring her movement ready to win decisively.

"I'm planning to go back to Venezuela as soon as possible," Machado, 58, said in an interview with Fox News' Hannity program. Positioning herself as a central figure in Venezuela's political transition, Machado, however, did not disclose her current location or provide details on when or how she would return.

"We believe that this transition should move forward," the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner said. "In free and fair elections, we will win over 90 pe...