Opposition leader managed to leave Venezuela with help from the United States, but will not arrive in time for the ceremony
The Venezuelan opposition leader managed to leave with the help of the United States, after facing legal restrictions and political persecution under the government of . Machado, who had been in an unknown location since 2024, was prevented from running for president in the July elections of that year, in an election marred by allegations of fraud. Now, she is on her way to Oslo, Norway, to receive the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded for her fight for democracy and civil rights in Venezuela. However, Corina will not arrive in time for the ceremony in the Nordic country.
Machado’s departure from the country was surrounded by uncertainty and risks, with Norwegian authorities highlighting the complexity of his displacement. In November, Venezuela’s attorney general had declared that Machado would be considered a fugitive if she tried to leave the country, due to accusations of conspiracy and treason. Despite this, confirmation of his departure was widely reported by Venezuelan media outlets, including the state network VTV, which serves as the Maduro government’s mouthpiece.
With information from Eliseu Caetano
*Report produced with the help of AI
