Nobel Institute
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.