Machado Made It Out of Venezuela by Boat a Day Before Nobel Ceremony
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- Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado managed to escape Venezuela by boat just a day before the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, although she did not arrive in time to collect the award herself. She indicated plans to travel to Norway following her escape.
- Machado's absence from the ceremony raises significant concerns regarding her safety and the political climate in Venezuela, where she has faced threats and challenges as a prominent opposition figure against the Maduro regime.
- This situation underscores the ongoing struggles faced by political dissidents in Venezuela, highlighting the risks associated with activism in a repressive environment. The international community's response to her situation and the implications for Venezuelan politics remain critical as Machado's daughter accepted the award on her behalf, drawing attention to the broader issues of human rights and democracy in the region.
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