Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been injured while on a covert trip related to the Nobel Peace Prize process, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
Machado, a prominent critic of Venezuela’s government, had been travelling discreetly as part of a delegation preparing documentation and support materials for Nobel Peace Prize consideration. The trip was intended to build international awareness of her advocacy for democratic reforms and human rights in Venezuela.
During the journey, Machado suffered injuries in an incident that has not yet been fully explained publicly. Local aides said she was receiving medical attention, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding what happened.
Supporters of Machado have condemned the attack, describing it as politically motivated and reflective of the dangerous environment facing opposition figures in Venezuela. They are calling for international scrutiny and protection for political activists.
The incident comes amid increasing tension in Venezuela’s political landscape, as the government and opposition continue to clash over elections, governance, and the country’s future direction.