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News|Nicolas MaduroVenezuela’s Machado taunts Maduro government after dramatic exit to OsloOpposition figure emerges from hiding after nearly a year, calls Venezuela ‘occupied country’.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace laureate, recently made a public appearance in Norway after a prolonged period of absence. Her journey from Venezuela involved overcoming significant obstacles, including navigating…

CBy Charles NolanDec 11, 20251 min read

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace laureate, recently made a public appearance in Norway after a prolonged period of absence. Her journey from Venezuela involved overcoming significant obstacles, including navigating multiple military checkpoints and crossing the Caribbean Sea. This trip was undertaken to receive her Nobel Peace Prize.

In a press conference held at Norway’s parliament, Machado criticized the Venezuelan government, led by President Nicolas Maduro. She highlighted concerns about the government's use of national resources, alleging these are utilized to suppress the population. Machado further commented on international affairs, referencing the recent seizure of an oil tanker by the United States, suggesting this was indicative of the regime's operations.

Machado has expressed support for international sanctions and intervention in Venezuela, a stance that has been met with both support and criticism. Venezuelan authorities have cited this as a reason to bar her from electoral participation. She holds the view that the current regime is weakened and credits decisive actions taken by the Trump administration for this development.

She plans to return to Venezuela, although the timeline remains unspecified. Machado emphasized her commitment to her objectives outside the country before her return.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace laureate, recently made a public appearance in Norway after a prolonged period of absence.
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Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have been escalating, with the US increasing military presence and conducting operations in the region. These actions have been criticized by various human rights organizations and some governments as unlawful.

Machado's escape from Venezuela was reportedly a complex operation that involved disguises and coordination with international allies. The United States played a role in ensuring her safe passage.

President Maduro, in power since 2013, has accused the US of attempting regime change to gain access to Venezuela’s oil resources. Meanwhile, a United Nations report has accused Venezuelan security forces of committing crimes against humanity over the past decade.

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The Venezuelan Minister of the Interior, Diosdado Cabello, confirmed Machado's departure from the country but offered no further details.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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