Maria Corina Machado's Hazardous Journey to Oslo and Determination to Return to Venezuela

Venezuelan political figure, María Corina Machado, insists that her return to her homeland will happen "at the earliest opportunity," undeterred by the threat of legal action from President Nicolas Maduro's government.

After an arduous expedition from Venezuela, Machado arrived in Norway, making it her first reunion with her children in nearly two years. She has been living evasively within her own nation, facing significant danger in this rare overseas visit.

Machado emphasized the significance of her Norway visit for the Venezuelan populace.

In a conversation with "Face the Nation" hosted by Margaret Brennan, she remarked, "This accolade represents a tribute to the unwavering bravery and resistance of a nation combating a criminal, narcotrafficking regime. I am honored to accept this on behalf of Venezuela and intend to present it to my fellow citizens."

Machado refrained from disclosing details regarding the intricate operation orchestrated by a U.S. team to usher her safely from Venezuela, noting the ordeal included enduring turbulent maritime conditions before her flight to Norway.

In the previous month, warnings had emerged that Machado might face imprisonment should she depart to receive the Nobel distinction.

When asked by Brennan if her children, all residing outside Venezuela, were worried about her intent to return, Machado acknowledged their fears. She described the Maduro regime's history of persecution, highlighting the thousands subjected to torture, abduction, and murder.

She expressed that "as authoritarian regimes teeter on the brink of collapse, their actions become increasingly desperate and violent."