Overview
- Norwegian Nobel Institute officials said Machado personally confirmed she will be in Oslo for the Dec. 10 ceremony, with no travel details disclosed for safety reasons.
- Committee leaders cautioned the journey is dangerous and noted Machado has been living in hiding inside Venezuela.
- Argentina’s President Javier Milei plans to attend, with Paraguay’s Santiago Peña, Panama’s José Raúl Mulino, Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa, and Venezuelan opposition figure Edmundo González also expected.
- Venezuela’s attorney general earlier warned Machado would be considered a fugitive if she leaves the country, leaving questions about security guarantees and her return.
- Supporters organized marches in more than 80 cities across over 20 countries to back Machado ahead of the ceremony, which recognizes her push for democratic rights and a peaceful transition in Venezuela.