Venezuelan opposition
Operation Golden Dynamite: Inside Maria Corina Machado's Daring Escape from Venezuela to Accept Nobel Peace Prize
Dec 13, 2025 03:30 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado embarked on a perilous journey through rough seas and complete darkness to escape government surveillance and accept her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. This exclusive account details how US special forces veteran Bryan Stern and the Grey Bull Rescue Foundation executed "Operation Golden Dynamite," a high-stakes mission to extract Machado from Venezuela while evading President Maduro's security forces.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Resurfaces in Oslo After Nobel Peace Prize Win
Dec 11, 2025 02:09 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado made her first public appearance in 11 months at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, defying threats from the Maduro regime. After accepting her award for championing democracy, she faces significant risks upon her planned return to Venezuela, where she continues to challenge what many international observers consider a stolen election.
US Military Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker Amid Escalating Diplomatic Tensions Between Nations
Dec 11, 2025 12:29 pm CST
The United States has seized a major oil tanker off Venezuela's coast in a military operation, escalating tensions between the nations. President Trump announced the seizure while Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado prepares to address the world after months in hiding. The action comes amid a significant US naval presence in the Caribbean and accusations of illegitimate leadership against President Nicolas Maduro.
Maria Corina Machado: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Remains in Hiding Despite Nobel Peace Prize Honor in Oslo
Dec 10, 2025 07:28 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will miss accepting her Nobel Peace Prize in person due to safety concerns and potential arrest if she returns to Venezuela. While confirmed "safe" by Nobel officials and expected to reach Oslo, her daughter will accept the prestigious award on her behalf as she continues her fight against President Nicolas Maduro's regime amid international support and controversy.
Venezuela Closes Norway Embassy Following Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize Award: Diplomatic Fallout and International Isolation
Oct 14, 2025 03:07 pm CST
Venezuela has shut down its embassy in Norway following opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize win, signaling a diplomatic break with the country that had mediated talks between President Nicolas Maduro and opposition forces. This closure, attributed to diplomatic "reorganisation," comes amid increasing international pressure on Maduro's government following contested elections and reflects Venezuela's shifting diplomatic priorities toward the Global South.
Trump Thanks Putin For Recognition After Nobel Peace Prize Controversy
Oct 11, 2025 10:41 pm CST
US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Vladimir Putin for acknowledging his efforts in resolving global conflicts following his Nobel Peace Prize disappointment. While Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado received the award, Putin questioned previous Nobel decisions and praised Trump's genuine attempts to address long-standing international crises, particularly regarding Ukraine.
Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize: Leading Venezuela's Democratic Struggle Despite Political Persecution
Oct 10, 2025 08:02 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous efforts to restore democracy in Venezuela. Despite being barred from running in the controversial 2024 election won by President Nicolas Maduro, Machado continues to advocate for a peaceful democratic transition, representing the hopes of millions of Venezuelans seeking political change.