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Venezuela’s Machado leaves Oslo after trip to receive Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuela’s Machado leaves Oslo after trip to receive Nobel Peace Prize

Summary

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado traveled secretly to Norway to collect the Nobel Peace Prize. She left Venezuela despite a travel ban, disguising herself and traveling by boat and plane to Oslo. After receiving medical care in Norway, she is recovering but her current location is undisclosed.

Key Facts

  • Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • She secretly traveled from Venezuela to Norway despite a travel ban.
  • Machado disguised herself and took a boat and plane to reach Oslo.
  • She injured her back while escaping and received medical treatment in Oslo.
  • Machado missed the official Nobel Peace Prize ceremony but collected the award later.
  • The U.S. military was informed of her escape journey to avoid any unintended actions.
  • Machado had been hiding for over a year due to fears of threats from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
  • Machado intends to return to Venezuela in the future.

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