Rescued at Sea: How Venezuela’s Machado Survived the Riskiest Leg of Her Escape

Belarus has pardoned 123 prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova, as part of a deal with the United States that resulted in the lifting of certain sanctions against the country. This significant move marks a potential thaw in relations between Belarus and the U.S.

In a remarkable nighttime maritime operation, U.S. veterans successfully facilitated the escape of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado from her home country, allowing her to attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo. This operation underscores the risks she faced under Nicolás Maduro's regime, where she had been in hiding for nearly a year due to safety concerns.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado undertook a perilous journey to Norway to receive her Nobel Peace Prize, successfully navigating through military checkpoints and escaping to Curaçao before boarding a private jet to Oslo. Her absence from the ceremony raised concerns about her safety amid ongoing political tensions in Venezuela.

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent women's rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was arrested by Iranian security forces during a memorial event in Mashhad for human rights lawyer Khosro Alikordi. Supporters reported that her detention was violent, highlighting ongoing repression against activists in Iran.

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian women's rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was arrested by Iranian security forces during a memorial event in Mashhad for human rights lawyer Khosro Alikordi. Supporters reported that her detention was violent, raising concerns about her safety and the treatment of activists in Iran.

María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, faced significant danger during her escape from Venezuela, fearing a potential U.S. airstrike on her vessel while navigating treacherous waters. Special forces veteran Bryan Stern communicated with U.S. defense officials about the planned route to mitigate this risk. The escape involved a small fishing skiff lost at sea amidst strong winds and high waves.

María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, stated that Nicolás Maduro's political downfall is inevitable, emphasizing that the transition to a new political era in Venezuela is irreversible. This declaration followed her perilous escape from Venezuela, aided by U.S. support, and her recent public appearance in Oslo, Norway, where she received the Nobel Prize.

María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, successfully escaped from Venezuela through a perilous operation led by a U.S. special forces veteran. The mission involved navigating treacherous waters and military checkpoints, allowing her to reach Curaçao before flying to Norway for the Nobel ceremony.