The Nobel Institute in Oslo confirmed this Wednesday that Venezuelan opponent María Corina Machado will arrive in Norway during the day, after declaring that was unable to receive the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to himwho was received in his place by his daughter, Ana Corina Sosa.
“Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado did everything in her power to attend today’s ceremony. A trip in a situation of extreme danger. Although she was unable to make it to today’s ceremony and events, We are very happy to confirm that you are safe and will be with us in Oslo“, the organization said in a statement.
The Nobel Institute in Oslo also published a recording of a telephone conversation between Machado and the president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Jorgen Watne Frydnes, during which the opponent praises the role of people who “risked their lives” so that she could leave Venezuela and go to Norway. “This is an example of what this recognition means for the Venezuelan people.” he said.
“First of all, on behalf of the Venezuelan people, I would like to thank the Norwegian Nobel Committee once again for this immense recognition of our people’s struggle for democracy and freedom. We feel very excited and honoredand that is why I am very sad to inform you that I will not be able to arrive in time for the ceremony”, declares the opponent, who emphasizes that “she is on her way to Oslo”.
“I know that hundreds of Venezuelans from different parts of the world have been able to reach the city and are now in Oslo, as are my family, my team and many colleagues. Since this is an award for all Venezuelans, I think they will receive it.. As soon as I arrive, I will be able to hug all my family and my children, whom I have not seen for two years,” he emphasizes.
Thus, she reiterates her gratitude for having received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize and expresses his wish to see Frydnes “very soon”, who during the conversation emphasizes that the prize will be received by his daughter. “Have a good trip. See you soon,” concluded the president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
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