Maria Corina Machado confirmed that he would return to Venezuela and described this BBC the risks he faced to get to Oslo, after his first public appearance in Norway after almost a year in hiding. “Of course I’ll come back“he explained.”I know exactly the risks I take“, he remarked.
The leader pointed out that the Venezuelan regime considers her a “terrorist” and claimed that her departure from the country took place under extreme conditions. “Under these circumstances, it is very, very dangerous to leave Venezuela today“he told the British media.”I am here because many men and women risked their lives“, he added.
The Nobel Institute did not know where it was until the last moment. Jorgen Watne FrydnesPresident of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, described his trip as “a situation of extreme danger“. In an interview with the BBCdeclared that his arrival “an emotional momentand said: “It’s incredible to have her here in the middle of the night.“.
Machado stated that he had no physical contact with his family members for more than 16 months. “I couldn’t hug or touch anyone.“, held.”Within a few hours, I was able to see the people I love most, touch them, cry and pray together“, he explained.
The leader explained that her return depends on where she can make the greatest contribution to her movement. “I will be where I can help our cause the most.“, he remarked.
The Chavista regime’s opposition leader arrived in Norway after leaving Venezuela on a ship on Tuesday Curacaosaid U.S. officials. His inner circle organized the trip in the strictest secrecy and avoided any prior announcement. According to these sources, the operation was kept secret to protect their security and was only confirmed when the leader was already out of the country.
The transfer of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize caused great excitement among diplomats, activists and Venezuelan citizens living in Europe. His appearance coincided with the torchlight march that passed through central Oslo on December 11, an annual event honoring the peace laureate that this year had a strong political component related to the Venezuelan crisis.
The leader made her first public appearance in nearly a year on Thursday, a day after she missed the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, where her daughter was in attendance Ana Corina Sosa received the award.
From a balcony at his hotel in Oslo, he greeted dozens of supporters waiting outside the Grand Hotel, the place where the public usually gathers after the Nobel Prize ceremony. Those present sang the Venezuelan anthem and shouted “Freedom!” And “Brave!”. They also asked: “Maria, help us get back!”.
Machado sang the Venezuelan anthem while watching the crowd gathering in Stortingsparken Square and placed his hand over his heart. She then took to the street to reach out to those waiting for her and hug them as Venezuelans and Brazilians carrying flags tearfully expressed their support.
The leader had not appeared in public since January, when she took part in a march against the dictator’s illegitimate swearing-in. Nicolas Maduro for a new term as president.
The Norwegian government reported that Machado would make an offer Press conference this Thursday at 09:15 GMT, his first direct contact with journalists since going into hiding after the July 2024 presidential election.
(With information from AFP)
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