Oslo Appearance By Nobel Peace Prize Winner María Corina Machado Cancelled Amid Uncertainty
The highly anticipated press conference in Oslo, where Nobel peace prize laureate María Corina Machado was set to make her first public appearance in 11 months, has been cancelled without explanation. The Norwegian Nobel Institute confirmed that the event had been postponed hours before it was due to start and then ultimately called off.
Machado's team did not provide any comment on the cancellation, leaving the public with more questions than answers. The Venezuelan opposition leader, who won the Nobel peace prize for her efforts to rescue Venezuela from authoritarian rule, has been in hiding since 2022, facing accusations of "acts of conspiracy, incitement of hatred, terrorism" and being considered a fugitive.
Machado's family, including her 84-year-old mother, had arrived in Oslo earlier this week ahead of the ceremony, which is expected to draw several heads of state. The US President has also been invited, following his support for Machado's cause.
The cancellation comes as tensions remain high between Venezuela and the United States, with a naval buildup off the Caribbean coast and threats against suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers. Maduro's regime has faced international condemnation for its human rights abuses and authoritarian policies.
Machado's Nobel prize is seen as a significant moment in her struggle to bring about change in Venezuela. In her acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to "the suffering people of Venezuela" and thanked President Trump for his support.
The cancellation of Machado's press conference has raised concerns among observers who had been eagerly awaiting her appearance. The uncertainty surrounding her whereabouts adds to the drama, with speculation about whether she may have received help from the US to escape Venezuela via Puerto Rico.
As the Nobel peace prize ceremony approaches, one thing is clear: María Corina Machado's fate remains uncertain, and her journey to Oslo will be closely watched by international observers.
The highly anticipated press conference in Oslo, where Nobel peace prize laureate María Corina Machado was set to make her first public appearance in 11 months, has been cancelled without explanation. The Norwegian Nobel Institute confirmed that the event had been postponed hours before it was due to start and then ultimately called off.
Machado's team did not provide any comment on the cancellation, leaving the public with more questions than answers. The Venezuelan opposition leader, who won the Nobel peace prize for her efforts to rescue Venezuela from authoritarian rule, has been in hiding since 2022, facing accusations of "acts of conspiracy, incitement of hatred, terrorism" and being considered a fugitive.
Machado's family, including her 84-year-old mother, had arrived in Oslo earlier this week ahead of the ceremony, which is expected to draw several heads of state. The US President has also been invited, following his support for Machado's cause.
The cancellation comes as tensions remain high between Venezuela and the United States, with a naval buildup off the Caribbean coast and threats against suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers. Maduro's regime has faced international condemnation for its human rights abuses and authoritarian policies.
Machado's Nobel prize is seen as a significant moment in her struggle to bring about change in Venezuela. In her acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to "the suffering people of Venezuela" and thanked President Trump for his support.
The cancellation of Machado's press conference has raised concerns among observers who had been eagerly awaiting her appearance. The uncertainty surrounding her whereabouts adds to the drama, with speculation about whether she may have received help from the US to escape Venezuela via Puerto Rico.
As the Nobel peace prize ceremony approaches, one thing is clear: María Corina Machado's fate remains uncertain, and her journey to Oslo will be closely watched by international observers.
just wondering if machados ppl are getting scared or somethin, event gets cancelled without explanation... 
hope its not because of maduros people tryna silence her 
anyway, feel bad for her fam, especially her mom 84 isnt old lol 
just heard that María Corina Machado's press conference in Oslo got cancelled 
what's going on? Did she get scared or was it a planned escape? 
about what's going on with Machado 
. One minute she's invited to the Nobel press conference 
, the next it's cancelled 
without a word 
. I feel for her fam 
, especially her mom at 84 
. She deserves some answers 
, fighting against authoritarian rule in Venezuela 
. Her Nobel prize is a big deal 
, and it's a shame it can't be celebrated properly 
, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens next 
.
. It's like, did she really do something wrong? 
or is this all just a huge misunderstanding? 
.
her fam had even just arrived like, what's going on? 
Maduro's regime better watch out 
machado's all about that #VenezuelaRevolution 
guess you could say her Nobel prize is going to be the only thing that gets her out of hiding... or maybe she just wanted a peaceful quiet life in Oslo 
and now we'll never know if she was ever here 
This whole thing is like a big puzzle with missing pieces, and I'm not sure how to put them together.