Nobel laureate Machado will be ‘fugitive’ if she leaves Venezuela to accept peace prize

Maria Corina Machado may be labeled a fugitive if she leaves Venezuela to accept her Nobel Peace Prize. This situation highlights the political tensions in Venezuela.
Nobel laureate Machado will be ‘fugitive’ if she leaves Venezuela to accept peace prize
Why it matters
Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent opposition leader in Venezuela, faces serious risks if she travels to Norway to accept her award. The Venezuelan attorney general, Tarek William Saab, stated that Machado would be deemed a fugitive due to multiple criminal investigations against her, including accusations of conspiracy and terrorism. Currently in hiding, Machado has indicated her desire to attend the ceremony on December 10. The political climate in Venezuela is tense, with Machado supporting U.S. military operations in the region against drug trafficking, which the Venezuelan government labels as extrajudicial actions. This situation underscores the ongoing conflict between the opposition and the Maduro administration, as well as the international implications of Venezuela's internal strife.
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