Venezuelan politics
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.
Nobel Committee Chair Demands Venezuela's Maduro Accept Election Defeat and Resign
Dec 11, 2025 02:48 am CST
At the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, committee chairman Jorgen Watne Frydnes publicly called for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to accept his electoral defeat and step down, as opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was honored with the prestigious award in absentia, represented by her daughter while she remains in hiding.
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.
Trump and Maduro's Secret Call: Potential Historic Meeting Between US and Venezuelan Leaders
Nov 29, 2025 04:18 am CST
US President Donald Trump and Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro reportedly held a phone conversation discussing a potential historic meeting on US soil, even as tensions persist between the two nations over drug trafficking allegations and military operations. The New York Times report reveals this unexpected diplomatic channel amid Trump's continuing threats of expanded military action against Venezuela.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado Faces Backlash Over Israel Support and Intervention Calls
Oct 11, 2025 04:41 pm CST
Venezuelan democracy activist Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her pro-democracy efforts, but faces significant criticism for her support of Israel during the Gaza conflict and previous calls for foreign intervention in Venezuela. While the Nobel Committee celebrates her as a "champion of peace" fighting authoritarianism, critics including Muslim civil rights organizations and international lawmakers question the decision based on her political alliances and past statements.
Maria Corina Machado: Venezuelan Democracy Champion Awarded 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Oct 10, 2025 06:06 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous advocacy for democratic rights in Venezuela. Despite facing political persecution and being forced into hiding after the disputed 2024 election, Machado continues her fight for transparency, fair elections, and human rights in her country through organizations like Sumate and Vente Venezuela.