On 13 October, Venezuela announced the closure of its embassies in Norway and Australia, citing the need to “reassign resources” toward nations considered strategic partners. The government stated that consular services would continue through alternate channels. The announcement occurred just days after opposition leader María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting for democracy in the country. Venezuela plans to open new embassies in Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe, signalling a diplomatic shift.