President Javier Milei will accompany Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Norway. The 58-year-old politician confirmed her presence at the Nobel Institute this morning.
“Their presence in Norway is a gesture of continental brotherhood that reaffirms Argentina’s commitment to democracy and the defense of the human rights of the Venezuelan people,” said the report published in X.
As LA NACION published, Corina Machado, the opposition leader, received this Friday the Nobel Peace Prize for “keeping alive the flame of democracy amid growing darkness”, a forceful message for the Nicolás Maduro regime precisely at a time when it is also facing strong pressure from the United States.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee honored her for her promotion of democratic rights and her pursuit of a peaceful transition in the country where she lives in a secret location.
It is the first time it will be shown publicly at an event outside Venezuela since the presidential election, which saw Nicolás Maduro crowned president despite opposition allegations of fraud. Machado was prevented from appearing.
Milei has proven to be a fervent ally of Machado since the elections, which were also deemed fraudulent by the Libertarian government. Last year, two days before the country’s elections, Machado had a pleasant telephone conversation with the president, thanking him for his support and commitment over the past few months. At that time, Milei had reaffirmed his support for the cause, democratic values and freedom.
Venezuela’s attorney general said Machado would be considered a “refugee” if she left the country to accept the award.
The ceremony will take place on December 10th in Oslo. The event coincides with International Human Rights Day. Machado confirmed his presence at the Nobel Institute. “I was in contact with Ms. Machado this evening and she confirmed that she will be in Oslo for the ceremony. Due to the security situation, we cannot provide further information on the date and manner of her arrival,” said Kristian Berg Harpviken.
The Venezuelan opposition called for marches this Saturday in several cities around the world with the aim of “accompanying the recognition of the bravery of every Venezuelan, because the Nobel Prize belongs to everyone and with it hope,” it said in a call on social networks.
“Given the security situation, we cannot provide any further details on the date and what will happen,” Harpviken added.
The awarding of the Nobel Prize coincides with the US military operation in the Caribbean and the Pacific, where 87 deaths have already been recorded as a result of Washington’s attacks. Although the US claims the attacks were part of anti-narcotics operations, experts questioned the legality of the attacks. Meanwhile, Maduro assures that their goal is to overthrow him and seize the country’s wealth.
In accepting the award, Machado thanked President Donald Trump for his help in ensuring the country’s democratic transition. “I dedicate this award to the suffering people of Venezuela and to President Trump for his resolute support of our cause!” he wrote in X after receiving the award.
With information from AFP