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Machado’s Oslo Press Event Delayed as Nobel Committee ‘More or Less’ Confirms Attendance

Her potential appearance carries legal peril after Venezuela warned she would be treated as a fugitive.

Overview

  • The Nobel Institute postponed Tuesday’s pre-ceremony press conference but said it still aims to hold it later in the day.
  • Machado’s arrival in Oslo remained unverified, and the event would mark her first public appearance in 11 months if she attends.
  • The committee chair said her presence is “more or less” confirmed, after the institute’s director earlier said she had confirmed in-person acceptance.
  • Venezuelan authorities reiterated she would be deemed a fugitive if she travels, citing investigations for conspiracy, incitement and terrorism, raising questions about her return.
  • Family members and several heads of state are already in Oslo as police bolster security near key venues, with Venezuela’s government planning a rally on the day of the ceremony.