The Norwegian Nobel Institute says Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not attend the award ceremony for the Peace Prize in Oslo.
The secretariat of the institute on Wednesday spoke to NHK about this year's winner.
Machado's daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, is scheduled to attend the ceremony on behalf of her mother and read her speech.
Norwegian public broadcaster NRK quoted the institute as saying that it has been more demanding than expected to transport Machado to Norway safely.
Machado earlier expressed her intention to attend the ceremony.
But a news conference that she was expected to attend was canceled on Tuesday.
Media reports say the administration of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will consider Machado a "fugitive" if she leaves the country.
Quiz 1:
Why is Maria Corina Machado not attending the Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo?
A. She has decided not to attend
B. It has been more demanding than expected to transport her safely to Norway
C. The Norwegian Nobel Institute has asked her not to attend
D. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has banned her from leaving the country
Quiz 2:
Who will read Maria Corina Machado's speech at the Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo?
A. The Norwegian Nobel Institute
B. Ana Corina Sosa, Machado's daughter
C. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
D. The United Nations representative
Quiz 3:
What is the position of Maria Corina Machado?
A. Venezuelan President
B. Opposition leader in Venezuela
C. Secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Institute
D. Norwegian public broadcaster NRK spokesperson
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3: B
The secretariat of the institute on Wednesday spoke to NHK about this year's winner.
Machado's daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, is scheduled to attend the ceremony on behalf of her mother and read her speech.
Norwegian public broadcaster NRK quoted the institute as saying that it has been more demanding than expected to transport Machado to Norway safely.
Machado earlier expressed her intention to attend the ceremony.
But a news conference that she was expected to attend was canceled on Tuesday.
Media reports say the administration of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will consider Machado a "fugitive" if she leaves the country.
Quiz 1:
Why is Maria Corina Machado not attending the Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo?
A. She has decided not to attend
B. It has been more demanding than expected to transport her safely to Norway
C. The Norwegian Nobel Institute has asked her not to attend
D. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has banned her from leaving the country
Quiz 2:
Who will read Maria Corina Machado's speech at the Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo?
A. The Norwegian Nobel Institute
B. Ana Corina Sosa, Machado's daughter
C. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
D. The United Nations representative
Quiz 3:
What is the position of Maria Corina Machado?
A. Venezuelan President
B. Opposition leader in Venezuela
C. Secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Institute
D. Norwegian public broadcaster NRK spokesperson
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3: B
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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not personally attend the Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo due to safety concerns regarding transportation. Her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, will read her speech instead. The Norwegian Nobel Institute has found it more demanding than expected to
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251210_16/
Date: Dec. 10, 2025
Notes: NHK News with Quiz - 2025-12-10
Created: 2025/12/10 21:40
Updated: 2025/12/10 21:42