Venezuela has closed its embassy in Oslo following the award of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to opposition leader María Corina Machado. Norwegian officials have confirmed that the embassy"s phone line is disconnected, although no immediate reason for the closure has been provided. The timing of the embassy"s shutdown has raised questions regarding a possible connection to Machado"s Nobel recognition.
This development comes amid ongoing political tensions in Venezuela, where Machado has been a prominent figure in the opposition movement. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to peace efforts.
No further details have been released regarding the closure of the embassy or its implications for diplomatic relations between Venezuela and Norway.
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