Venezuelan writer Leopoldo Martínez Nucete is returning to his home country after 20 years in exile, accompanied by his wife, Analuisa. The author shared his emotional state via social media, describing a “turbulencia emocional” – emotional turbulence – as he traveled towards Maiquetía. He noted receiving hopeful messages from his children prior to his departure. The post, originally published on TalCual, details the personal significance of this return. Martínez Nucete’s return signifies a potentially shifting landscape for Venezuelan intellectuals who previously sought refuge abroad. Further details regarding the reasons for his exile and future plans were not immediately available. The journey marks a deeply personal moment for the author and his family.