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Venezuelan Leader María Corina Machado Rescued in Oslo

12/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado made her first public appearance in Oslo after a 15-16-hour rescue operation.
The Grey Bull Rescue Foundation led the mission, nicknamed “Operation Golden Dynamite.”
Machado, who received the Nobel Peace Prize, was extracted from Venezuela, where she had hidden for nearly a year due to threats from Nicolás Maduro's regime.
Bryan Stern described the operation as one of their most challenging.

History

Historical Context

Nicolás Maduro's regime in Venezuela has faced ongoing protests since 2019, driven by widespread discontent over authoritarian rule. The Grey Bull Rescue Foundation, led by Bryan Stern, has conducted missions to extract opposition leaders like María Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee. These efforts highlight the international community's commitment to supporting democracy and human rights in Venezuela amid severe repression.

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Story summary

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado made her first public appearance in Oslo after a 15-16-hour rescue operation.
The Grey Bull Rescue Foundation led the mission, nicknamed “Operation Golden Dynamite.”
Machado, who received the Nobel Peace Prize, was extracted from Venezuela, where she had hidden for nearly a year due to threats from Nicolás Maduro's regime.
Bryan Stern described the operation as one of their most challenging.

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