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Maria Corina Machado To Travel To Oslo To Accept Nobel Peace Prize, Nobel Institute Says

05:06 PM, 12/06/2025
Maria Corina Machado To Travel To Oslo To Accept Nobel Peace Prize, Nobel Institute Says

Maria Corina Machado, in hiding since August 2024, will travel to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Institute confirmed. The institute said it would not release travel details for security reasons. Venezuela’s attorney general warned she could be declared a fugitive if she leaves the country. Machado has accused President Nicolás Maduro of stealing the July 2024 election and has expressed support for stronger U.S. measures against Maduro.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Will Attend Nobel Ceremony Despite Security Concerns

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who has been living in hiding inside Venezuela since August 2024, will travel to Oslo to accept this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, the director of the Nobel Institute told AFP.

"I was in contact with Machado last night (Friday) and she confirms that she will be in Oslo for the ceremony," Kristian Berg Harpviken said.

Harpviken added that, "Given the security situation, we cannot say more about the date or how she will arrive." The prize was awarded on October 10, 2024, and the formal presentation is scheduled to take place in Oslo on Wednesday.

Venezuela’s attorney general, Tarek William Saab, warned last month that Machado would be treated as a "fugitive" if she leaves the country to collect the award. Machado has been in hiding since August 2024 amid ongoing political tensions after President Nicolás Maduro’s contested reelection in July 2024.

Protests following the election led to the detention of roughly 2,400 people, and opposition activity inside Venezuela has been largely subdued since then. Machado has accused Maduro of stealing the election, a claim echoed by many international observers.

Machado is a prominent critic of Maduro, a supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, and has publicly backed Washington’s assessment that Maduro leads a drug cartel — an allegation Maduro denies. She has also welcomed a stronger U.S. military presence in the region and has commented favorably on U.S. actions aimed at disrupting alleged drug-smuggling vessels.

This development places the Nobel ceremony at the center of diplomatic and legal tensions between Venezuela and nations supporting Machado. Organizers are prioritizing her safety, and details about her travel and arrival will remain confidential for security reasons.

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