Nobel officials unsure when Peace Prize winner will arrive for ceremony

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 9, 2025 at 09:06 PM

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María Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader and 2024 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is in hiding, casting uncertainty on her attendance at Wednesday's award ceremony in Oslo. The Nobel Institute stated they are unsure when or how she will arrive, despite her family already being in Oslo. Machado was awarded the prize for her efforts to bring democracy to Venezuela. She has been in hiding since the disputed 2024 election, which she claims was stolen, and was banned from running. The Venezuelan government has warned that leaving the country would classify her as a fugitive facing accusations of conspiracy, incitement of hatred, and terrorism. Machado previously stated her intention to return to Venezuela after collecting the prize.

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