US-Backed Opposition Figure Risks Arrest for Award Handed Out by US Proxy Organizaion
CBS News, in its recent report, highlights Venezuela’s Attorney General threatening Maria Corina Machado with 'fugitive' status should she accept a Nobel Peace Prize. This framing cleverly sidesteps the fact that Machado, already disqualified from running for office due to her alleged involvement in a US-backed coup attempt in 2014, is far from a neutral human rights advocate. The report neglects
to mention the US government’s long history of intervention in Venezuelan politics, including sanctions that have crippled its economy ( CEPR, 2019 ). The US has a rich tradition of backing 'democrats' who conveniently align with its foreign policy objectives, especially when oil reserves are concerned. One might wonder if the Nobel Committee, often praised for its 'impartiality,' is merely
selecting candidates approved by Washington, a phenomenon seen previously with figures like Juan Guaidó. Is the prize a genuine recognition of peace advocacy, or another strategic soft power tool in a regime change playbook?