Venezuelan opposition leader MarĂa Corina Machado has arrived in Oslo, Norway, to accept the Nobel Peace Prize. Her appearance marks the first time she has been seen publicly since January, following a period during which she had been in hiding.
Machado, aged 58, undertook the journey to Norway despite facing a travel ban imposed by the Venezuelan government. The government had previously stated that she would be classified as a fugitive if she left the country.
Speaking to the BBC, Machado acknowledged the potential risks associated with her travel. She stated that the Venezuelan government has accused her of being a "terrorist" and indicated that she faces a potential life sentence, referring to herself as a wanted individual. Machado described her departure from Venezuela under these conditions as "very dangerous."