Venezuela has closed its embassy in Norway following the announcement that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Venezuelan foreign ministry stated the closure was to reallocate resources to focus on the Global South, though no explicit reason was given for the withdrawal. This move follows Machado's Nobel Prize win for her efforts to promote democratic rights and achieve a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela.
Machado, a vocal critic of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, has been campaigning against his rule for years. She was prevented from running in the 2024 election. Machado praised Donald Trump and dedicated her Nobel Prize to him, highlighting his support for her cause. Trump, in turn, acknowledged Machado's call and stated he had been assisting her and t... download the app to read more
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