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New Delhi: Maria Corina Machado, considered the loudest voice of democracy and civil rights in Venezuela, finally reached Norway, where she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. It was an emotional moment for her, although she could not be present at the ceremony. Her daughter Ana Corina Sosa accepted the award on her behalf and said that her mother wanted to return to her country soon, as her struggle was far from over.
Machado had been living in hiding for the past almost year. There have been many cases of arrests and threats against leaders who have raised their voices against the government of President Nicolas Maduro. Machado was also in danger, so leaving Venezuela was not easy. According to Brian Stern, a former US Special Forces officer who runs the Gray Bull Rescue Foundation, the entire operation to rescue him was like a movie mission.
The team got only a few days to plan. The first step was to rescue Machado from the place where she had been hiding for months. Multiple vehicles were used to take them out of the city so that no one could track the vehicle. Routes were changed frequently, and isolated routes were chosen to avoid surveillance. Eventually they were brought to a dimly lit coastal area, where a small boat was waiting. Machado quickly boarded the boat and within a short time reached the middle of the sea.
According to Stern, the night was so dense that even the hand could not be seen. Strong winds and high waves were constantly rocking the boat. No lights were lit so that no one could get suspicious from a distance. After struggling in the sea for about 13–14 hours, Machado was taken to a secret location, where arrangements were made for a second boat and later a safe flight. Despite the fatigue, cold, and prolonged stress, Machado kept repeating that she wanted to meet her children.
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Stern says that this mission was completed with the help of private donors; it was not officially funded by the US government. However, he admitted that informal coordination was maintained with the US Army so that any misunderstanding would not jeopardize the operation. It was also said that removing a personality as famous and at risk as Machado has never been more challenging.
After reaching Norway, Machado clearly said that returning to Venezuela was his priority. She has to continue his political fight. Stern tried to stop them, but she clearly said that their struggle would continue within the country. For this reason she is called the “Iron Lady” of Venezuela.
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