Summary
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado successfully escaped from Venezuela to Norway. Her escape involved disguises and a dangerous boat journey to Curaçao, followed by a flight to Oslo. Machado's presence in Norway escalates tensions between Venezuela and the U.S., as the Trump administration supports her opposition to Venezuela's government.
Key Facts
- María Corina Machado is a Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner.
- Machado escaped Venezuela using disguises, a fishing boat, and a private jet.
- She missed the Nobel prize ceremony, so her daughter accepted it on her behalf.
- Machado's party claims they won the disputed 2024 Venezuelan presidential election.
- Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro claims victory and has cracked down on the opposition.
- Machado's escape involved passing through military checkpoints and a dangerous sea crossing.
- The U.S. military was notified of her escape to avoid misidentification during operations in the area.
- Machado's arrival in Norway adds to the tension between Venezuela’s government and the U.S. administration.
