Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has exited Venezuela amid ongoing persecution by President Nicolás Maduro’s government. Although she remains a prominent critic of the regime, Machado will not be attending the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony scheduled in Oslo, Norway.
The Nobel Institute confirmed Machado’s decision to forgo the event, citing security concerns and her current situation outside of Venezuela. Instead, her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, will accept the award on her behalf as her representative.
Machado’s departure underscores the tense political climate in Venezuela, where opposition figures often face harassment and repression. The Nobel Peace Prize, awarded to Machado earlier this year, highlights her work advocating for democratic reforms in the country. Her absence from the ceremony marks a notable moment in her ongoing political struggle.