Gesture of‍ Solidarity in ‍Oslo

Panamanian‍ President José Raúl Mulino and First Lady Maricel ⁤Cohen de Mulino⁢ personally delivered a dress to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the Grand Hotel in Oslo, Norway, on December 10, 2023. The gesture came as ⁢Machado ⁣was⁣ unable⁤ to wear⁤ the outfit to the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, reportedly due to timing issues with its arrival.

President Mulino explained to Agence France-Presse that the couple brought the dress from Panama specifically ⁣for the Nobel ⁢reception, hoping Machado would⁤ have the opportunity to ⁢wear it.”Well, his clothes that he didn’t wear, we just⁤ gave them to‍ him,” Mulino stated.

A Promise of Future Occasions and Continued Support

Despite the missed opportunity at the Nobel ceremony, the Panamanian First Lady expressed hope that Machado would⁤ have a “better occasion” to wear the⁣ suit, adding she looked forward to seeing⁢ her in it “very soon in Venezuela.” This comment underscores the ongoing support panama offers to the Venezuelan ⁣opposition.

Machado, preparing for a⁤ speech to the Norwegian Parliament, paused to express her gratitude to the Mulinos for their support, requesting a ⁣brief‍ delay from the Nobel association team to properly‍ thank them. She reciprocated the sentiment, stating, “I hope‍ to ‍return soon and see each other in panama and Venezuela,” while sharing a warm embrace with President Mulino.

Meaning of the Support

This ⁣display of solidarity from Panama⁢ highlights the international attention‍ surrounding Venezuela’s political situation.⁣ Machado, a prominent figure ⁣in the ⁤opposition⁣ movement, has been a vocal critic of⁢ the current Venezuelan government. The ⁣gesture from Panama signals a continued willingness ⁢to support democratic⁤ efforts within venezuela and acknowledges Machado’s role in those efforts.