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    Venezuela closes Norway embassy after Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize

    In a statement, the Venezuelan government, which has not commented on Machado's prize, said that the closure was part of a restructuring of its foreign service. Caracas also closed its embassy in Australia while opening diplomatic outposts in Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso, countries it considers "strategic partners in the fight" against "hegemonic pressures," the statement said.

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    Why has Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize stirred a controversy

    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize win has ignited controversy. Critics cite her alleged ties to European conservative movements and US right-wing interests, with some accusing her of supporting sanctions and international pressure against Venezuela's government. Organizations like CAIR and figures like Pablo Iglesias have strongly condemned the award, citing her past remarks and political stances.

    Nobel for Peace: Maria Machado, an engineer who advocates liberal economic reforms

    Machado won a resounding victory in the opposition's primary election in 2023 and her rallies attracted large crowds, but a ban from holding public office prevented her from running for president against Nicolas Maduro in an election in 2024 and she went into hiding. The country's electoral authority and top court say Maduro, whose time in office has been marked by a deep economic and social crisis, won the election, though they have never published detailed tallies.

    Nobel Peace Prize rallies Venezuela's opposition, deepens Maduro's isolation

    Maria Corina Machado's Vente Venezuela movement in Colombia is celebrating her Nobel Peace Prize win, seeing it as a vindication of their fight for Venezuelan freedom and democracy. The award strengthens Machado's opposition leadership and deepens President Maduro's international isolation, potentially re-energizing citizens despite government crackdowns.

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