Venezuela announces closure of Norway, Australia embassies

Venezuela Shuts Embassies in Norway, Australia

Venezuela announced on Oct. 13 that it was closing its embassies in Norway and Australia for a “comprehensive restructuring” of its foreign service and to build closer ties with African nations. Caracas said in a statement published by Venezuelan government-affiliated newspaper Correo del Orinoco that it aimed to make better use of state resources and “redefine our diplomatic presence in order to strengthen alliances with the Global South, promo…

Venezuela closes Norway embassy after Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Government says closure part of a restructuring of its foreign service

Venezuela to close its Norwegian embassy - days after opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

The announcement is said to be a part of a wider restructure, which also includes closing the Venezuelan embassy in Australia.

Venezuela shuts embassy in Norway following opposition leader's Nobel award

Venezuela announced on Monday it would close its embassy in Oslo, days after opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.In a statement, the Venezuelan government did not comment on Machado’s prize, saying that the closure was part of a restructuring of its foreign service.Norway’s foreign ministry confirmed that Caracas had closed its embassy in Oslo without providing a reason.The Nobel Committee in Oslo awarded her…

Venezuela closes Norway embassy as Machado awarded peace prize

Venezuela announced Monday it had closed its embassy in Oslo, days after opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In a statement, the Venezuelan government, which has not commented on Machado's prize, said that the closure was part of a restructuring of its foreign service. Caracas also closed its embassy in Australia while opening diplomatic outposts in Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso, countries it considers "strategi…