Nobel ceremony
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado Suffers Vertebra Fracture During Dangerous Escape from Venezuela
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 am CST
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado sustained a vertebra fracture during her perilous journey from Venezuela to Norway. After living in hiding since August 2024, she escaped through a complex operation involving disguises, fishing boats, and a 14-hour sea journey to attend her Nobel ceremony in Oslo, despite Venezuelan authorities declaring her a fugitive.
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.
Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Award Amount and What Recipients Receive Beyond the Money
Oct 10, 2025 05:46 pm CST
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize awards Maria Corina Machado with 11 million Swedish kronor for her pro-democracy work in Venezuela. Beyond the substantial monetary prize, laureates receive an 18-carat gold medal and diploma in a tradition dating back to 1901, fulfilling Alfred Nobel's vision of honoring those who benefit humanity.