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

Venezuela has decided to shut down its embassy in Norway following the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the Venezuelan opposition leader, Juan Guaidó. This decision has been described as "regrettable" by the Norwegian government, which has emphasized that the Nobel committee operates independently from the government. The move comes in response to the Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Guaidó, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, who has been recognized for his efforts to restore democracy in the country. The Venezuelan government, led by President Nicolás Maduro, has condemned the decision and considers it an "interference" in the country's internal affairs. The decision to close the embassy in Norway is seen as a further escalation of the ongoing political and economic crisis in Venezuela, which has been marked by a power struggle between the government and the opposition. The closure of the embassy is likely to have diplomatic and economic consequences for both countries, as it reflects the deteriorating relationship between Venezuela and the international community.