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News|PoliticsNobel Institute calls off Machado press conference ahead of award ceremonyThe institute said the press conference – which has not been rescheduled – had been cancelled because Machado’s whereabouts remain unknown.

A planned news conference by Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Corina Machado has been canceled, a day before the Nobel award ceremony in Oslo, Norway. The Norwegian Nobel Institute canceled the event due to uncertainties…

JBy Julia KramerDec 09, 20252 min read

A planned news conference by Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Corina Machado has been canceled, a day before the Nobel award ceremony in Oslo, Norway. The Norwegian Nobel Institute canceled the event due to uncertainties regarding Machado's ability to attend and collect her award in person.

The press conference with Machado was initially scheduled for 1pm local time (12:00 GMT) on Tuesday but was postponed and subsequently canceled. The Nobel Committee awarded the prize to Machado for her efforts against the government of Nicolas Maduro. Machado, aged 58, has faced a travel ban imposed by Maduro's government and has remained in hiding since August 2024.

The Nobel Institute stated, "Maria Corina Machado has herself stated in interviews how challenging the journey to Oslo, Norway, will be." The institute did not provide further details on her potential arrival for the ceremony nor confirm whether the news conference would be rescheduled.

Machado's spokesperson has not disclosed details about her location or attendance at the award ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday at 1pm local time (12:00 GMT) at Oslo's City Hall. The event will be attended by Norway’s King Harald and Queen Sonja, along with several Latin American heads of state, including Argentina’s Javier Milei and Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa.

The Norwegian Nobel Institute canceled the event due to uncertainties regarding Machado's ability to attend and collect her award in person.
Julia Kramer · Thehackingpost

Several members of Machado’s family, including her mother, three sisters, and three children, are already in Oslo. Machado last appeared publicly in Caracas on January 9 during a demonstration against Maduro’s third-term inauguration. She claims the July 2024 election was rigged against her, a position supported by much of the international community.

Venezuela’s attorney general, Tarek William Saab, stated that Machado would be considered a "fugitive" if she traveled to Norway due to ongoing criminal investigations involving charges of conspiracy and terrorism. Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello also expressed uncertainty regarding Machado's plans to attend the ceremony.

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The Nobel ceremony coincides with increased US military activity in the Caribbean, which has been linked to operations against drug smuggling. Maduro alleges that these operations aim to destabilize his government and gain control over Venezuela's oil resources, a view that Machado has publicly supported.

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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