A Venezuelan Hero's Bumpy Journey to Oslo

Maria Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure and recent Nobel Peace Prize winner, faced a tough journey to Norway. She had to sneak out of Venezuela on a small boat. This was not an easy trip. The rough seas caused her to hurt her back badly. Machado had been hiding for over a year. The Venezuelan government had banned her from traveling for ten years. But she still managed to leave the country. She first went to Curacao, then flew to Norway via the United States. Her goal was to attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo. Sadly, she arrived too late for the official event.Doctors in Norway found that she had a fractured vertebra. This injury happened during her dangerous boat ride. A spokesperson for Machado confirmed the injury but did not share more details. Despite the pain, Machado plans to return to Venezuela. She wants to work towards a peaceful change in the government. Machado's journey shows the struggles she faces as an opposition leader. It also highlights the risks people take to fight for what they believe in. Her story is a reminder of the challenges in Venezuela and the courage of those who stand up for democracy.