Nicolás 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.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader's Daughter to Accept Nobel Peace Prize as Maria Corina Machado Remains in Hiding
Dec 10, 2025 03:22 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony due to safety concerns, with her daughter Ana Corina accepting the award on her behalf. The 58-year-old has remained in hiding since August following Venezuela's contested election, which she claims was stolen by President Nicolas Maduro. International observers support her allegations while Venezuelan authorities consider her a fugitive facing charges of conspiracy and terrorism.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Shrouded in Uncertainty
Dec 10, 2025 02:52 am CST
The Nobel Institute has cancelled a press conference with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, raising questions about her whereabouts and ability to attend the Peace Prize ceremony. Named a "fugitive" by Venezuela's government, Machado's potential appearance in Oslo creates significant challenges for her future leadership role, while international figures gather to support the democratic advocate whose last public appearance was in January 2024.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Confirms Attendance at Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Despite Security Risks
Dec 06, 2025 10:10 pm CST
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has confirmed she will travel to Oslo for her award ceremony despite threats from Venezuelan authorities who declared she would be considered a fugitive if she left the country. The opposition leader, who has been in hiding since August 2024 following contested presidential elections, will attend the formal ceremony scheduled for Wednesday according to Nobel Institute director Kristian Berg Harpviken.
Venezuela Postpones Parliamentary Investigation Into Deadly US Anti-Drug Operations
Dec 02, 2025 08:37 am CST
Venezuela's National Assembly has delayed a session to establish a commission investigating US military strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels, which have killed at least 83 people. The postponement comes as President Trump prepares to meet with advisors following his recent communication with President Maduro, highlighting escalating tensions over US military actions in Venezuelan waters.
Trump Declares Venezuelan Airspace "Closed" Amid Escalating Tensions: Venezuela Condemns "Colonial Threat"
Nov 30, 2025 11:19 am CST
President Donald Trump has declared Venezuelan airspace "closed in its entirety," prompting strong condemnation from Venezuela's government as a "colonial threat." This development comes amid increasing US military presence in the region, with Operation Southern Spear involving nearly a dozen Navy ships and approximately 12,000 personnel. The confrontation has raised concerns about sovereignty, regional security, and the future of US-Venezuela relations as international airlines begin canceling flights following FAA warnings.
Navigating Trump's America: How Latin American Leaders Adapt to US Power Dynamics
Nov 26, 2025 10:44 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines how Latin American countries are employing diverse diplomatic strategies—from flattery to confrontation to silent cooperation—in response to the Trump administration's renewed interventionist approach in the region. The article explores how economic dependence, ideological alignment, and China's growing influence are reshaping power dynamics across the hemisphere, with specific focus on how leaders in Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela balance sovereignty concerns against pragmatic needs for US cooperation.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Faces Fugitive Status If Attending Nobel Ceremony
Nov 21, 2025 04:42 pm CST
Venezuela's Attorney General warns Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Corina Machado will be declared a fugitive if she travels to Norway for the award ceremony, citing multiple criminal investigations including conspiracy and terrorism charges amid escalating tensions with the United States.
USS Gerald R Ford: US Deploys Advanced Aircraft Carrier to Caribbean Amid Escalating Anti-Drug Operations
Nov 17, 2025 10:29 am CST
The USS Gerald R Ford, America's most advanced aircraft carrier, has arrived in the Caribbean Sea as part of Operation Southern Spear, significantly expanding US military presence in the region. With nearly a dozen Navy ships and approximately 12,000 personnel, this deployment occurs amid ongoing US strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels that have resulted in 83 fatalities since September. While the Trump administration maintains this is a counter-narcotics mission, many view it as increasing pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government.
Panama Firmly Denies US Military Presence on Its Territory Targets Venezuela Amid Regional Tensions
Nov 14, 2025 03:27 am CST
Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino has categorically rejected claims that US military exercises in the country are directed against Venezuela, emphasizing Panama's sovereignty while addressing concerns about a controversial security agreement that allows American forces to use Panamanian facilities for training purposes amid regional tensions and statements from former US President Trump regarding the Panama Canal.