NewsVenezuela to close Norway embassy after opposition leader wins Nobel PrizeThe news comes just days after Maria Corina Machado was announced the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.
The Venezuelan government has announced the closure of its embassy in Norway, following the announcement of Maria Corina Machado as the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the closure, though no…
The Venezuelan government has announced the closure of its embassy in Norway, following the announcement of Maria Corina Machado as the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the closure, though no specific reason was provided by the Venezuelan embassy.
Venezuela's decision to close its embassy in Norway is part of a broader diplomatic reorganization, which also includes the closure of its embassy in Australia. Concurrently, Venezuela has announced plans to establish new embassies in Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe, citing these nations as "strategic allies in the anti-colonial fight and in resistance to hegemonic pressures."
It is noteworthy that neither Norway nor Australia maintains embassies in Venezuela, with consular services managed through their embassies in Colombia.
A spokesperson from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed regret over the embassy closure, emphasizing Norway's intention to maintain open dialogue with Venezuela despite existing differences. The Nobel Committee, which awarded the Peace Prize to Machado, operates independently of the Norwegian government.
The Venezuelan government has announced the closure of its embassy in Norway, following the announcement of Maria Corina Machado as the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.
Maria Corina Machado, who has been in hiding since 2024, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her significant contributions to civil courage in Latin America. Following her award, she dedicated her win to U.S. President Donald Trump and the people of Venezuela.
The United States, a longstanding ally of both Norway and Australia, has been actively engaged in operations against Latin American drug cartels, including Venezuela's Tren de Aragua. Since September, the U.S. military has conducted several strikes on suspected drug trafficking operations in the Caribbean, under directives from the White House.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused the United States of attempting to incite regime change in Venezuela and has called for the United Nations Security Council to intervene.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
