Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Venezuela: Government Warns Nobel Laureate Machado of 'Fugitive' Status if She Leaves
Venezuela's government warned that if opposition leader and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado leaves the country to accept her peace prize, she will be considered a 'fugitive'.
The government accuses her of supporting US military actions in the region and other crimes.
The US has deployed military forces, leading to at least 83 deaths, which Venezuela calls 'extrajudicial executions'.
Machado has welcomed the US presence and plans to attend the Nobel ceremony in Norway.
Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab stated that Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate and opposition leader, will be considered a 'fugitive' if she travels to Norway to accept the peace prize.
Machado is accused of 'acts of conspiracy, incitement of hatred, terrorism', and supporting US military presence in the Caribbean.
US President Donald Trump has deployed military forces in the Caribbean, with Machado welcoming the presence and backing Washington's claims against President Nicolás Maduro.
The US military operations have resulted in at least 83 deaths, with Venezuela calling them 'extrajudicial executions'.
Machado has expressed her intention to attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo on December 10.
- Who
- Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab, US President Donald Trump, Nicolás Maduro
- What
- Venezuela's government warning Machado of 'fugitive' status if she leaves, US military deployment in the Caribbean, Machado's support for US actions
- When
- December 10 (Nobel Peace Prize ceremony), ongoing US military operations
- Where
- Venezuela, Norway (Nobel Peace Prize ceremony location)
- Why
- Venezuela's government accuses Machado of supporting US military actions and other crimes, US military deployment to combat drug trafficking and allegedly overthrow Maduro's government
Venezuelan government
Maria Corina Machado and US government
US military presence
Venezuelan government
Considers it an attempt to overthrow Maduro's government and a threat to national sovereignty
Maria Corina Machado and US government
Claims it is for anti-drug operations and supports Maduro's removal
- Nobel laureate
- Maria Corina Machado
- Accusations against Machado
- Acts of conspiracy, incitement of hatred, terrorism, supporting US military presence
- US military deployment
- Aimed at anti-drug operations, allegedly to overthrow Maduro's government
- Deaths due to US military operations
- At least 83
- Nobel Peace Prize ceremony date
- December 10
