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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 Maria Corina Machado's Dangerous Escape to Accept Nobel Peace Prize in Norway
Dec 12, 2025 01:23 am CST
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado completed a perilous three-day journey from Venezuela to Norway, using disguises and evading checkpoints to accept her award. The opposition leader, who had been in hiding since August 2024, vowed to return to Venezuela despite facing serious charges from the Maduro government. Her dramatic escape included crossing the Caribbean Sea in a fishing vessel and receiving assistance from private contractors with reported US connections.
Nobel Prize 2025: Complete Guide to Upcoming Announcements, History, and Selection Process
Oct 04, 2025 01:24 am CST
The Nobel Prizes, established by Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel, will announce their 2025 recipients next week across six categories. This comprehensive guide explains the prizes' origins, nomination process, and award ceremony details, highlighting their significance as the world's most prestigious recognition for contributions to humanity in science, literature, economics, and peace.
Why Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Chances Are Slim According to Experts
Sep 25, 2025 10:11 pm CST
Nobel Peace Prize experts explain why Donald Trump is unlikely to win the prestigious award despite his lobbying efforts, with the committee instead likely to recognize humanitarian organizations working in challenging environments when they announce this year's winner on October 10.