Summary
María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, won this year's Nobel Peace Prize. She will be in Oslo, Norway, but unable to attend the awards ceremony due to travel restrictions. Her daughter will accept the prize on her behalf.
Key Facts
- María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts toward democracy in Venezuela.
- She has been living in hiding due to political pressure and a travel ban from Venezuela.
- Machado confirmed she is traveling to Oslo but will not arrive in time for the ceremony.
- Her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, will accept the award and give a speech at the ceremony.
- Machado has not been seen publicly since January, after protesting the contested re-election of Nicolás Maduro.
- The Venezuelan elections were criticized as unfair, leading to protests and arrests.
- Machado's efforts led to uniting the Venezuelan opposition, despite threats of arrest.
- Her travel to Europe was kept secret for safety reasons.
