Apple News Today Inside the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s alliance with Trump
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Dec 12, 2025 Venezuela's opposition leader made a dramatic escape to Oslo just after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Detailed accounts reveal the covert operation that got Maria Corina Machado to safety and her plans for garnering international support. Meanwhile, the Senate grapples with a failure to prevent skyrocketing health insurance costs affecting millions. Additionally, explore Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial views shaped by personal tragedy, including his skepticism towards vaccines. In lighter news, Disney dives into the AI realm with a new licensing deal.
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Perilous Extraction From Venezuela
- Maria Corina Machado escaped Venezuela after more than a year in hiding with help from a private American extraction team.
- The extraction faced engine trouble, rough seas, and more than 10 military and police checkpoints before reaching the coast.
Escape Mirrors Targeted Smuggling Routes
- Machado's boat resembled alleged drug boats targeted by U.S. operations, forcing coordination with DOD officials tracking locations.
- Sources said leaving Venezuela could be as risky as returning because Maduro's government would deem her a fugitive.
Nobel Win Fuels International Advocacy
- Machado plans a European and possibly U.S. tour to rally Western opinion after accepting the Nobel Peace Prize.
- She supports strong measures including economic pressure and even military force to depose Maduro.