Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not attend the Oslo ceremony; her daughter will accept the award and speak in her place, while Machado’s whereabouts remain unknown.
No Presence at Oslo Ceremony
The Norwegian Nobel Committee notified that Maria Corina Machado will not be present at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo. She will be represented by her daughter instead.
Daughter Accepts the Prize
Ana Corina Machado will collect the medal and deliver a speech on behalf of her mother during the awards ceremony.
Machado’s Uncertain Location
According to the committee, Machado has flown to Norway, but her exact location is not known. The Venezuelan authorities have banned her from travelling.
Threats from Maduro Regime
The director of the Norwegian Nobel Committee stated that Machado lives under a death threat from the regime, a danger that extends beyond Venezuela’s borders.
Background and Award Citation
In October, the committee announced Machado as laureate for her relentless work in defending democratic rights and striving for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. She was a prominent opposition candidate in Venezuela’s 2024 elections.
