Journalism of Courage
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Friday reacted to her win Nobel peace Prize win, dedicating it to the “suffering” people of Venezuela and US President Donald Trump.
“This recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to conclude our task: to conquer Freedom,” Machado wrote in a post on X.
She highlighted the support she hopes to continue receiving from international allies. “We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we count on President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of Latin America, and the democratic nations of the world as our principal allies to achieve Freedom and democracy,” she added.
Machado dedicated the award to her fellow citizens and also expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump. “I dedicate this prize to the suffering people of Venezuela and to President Trump for his decisive support of our cause!”
Machado was barred from running in 2024’s presidential elections won by President Nicolás Maduro, however, the polls were widely dismissed internationally as neither free nor fair. She has largely been in hiding since those elections.
The Nobel Committee earlier, while announcing the award, described Machado as a “brave and committed champion of peace” who “keeps the flame of democracy burning during a growing darkness,” recognising her efforts in resisting authoritarian rule and promoting democratic reforms in Venezuela.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump had led a public campaign to win the award. After the announcement, White House responded to this year’s choice by saying the Nobel Committee had “proved they place politics over peace.”
