Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, dedicated her award to the people of Venezuela and voiced appreciation for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s support. She described the achievement as not just her own, but the result of a collective effort and the ongoing fight for democracy in her country.
Machado has long stood as a symbol of civic courage in the face of authoritarian pressure, pushing for peaceful change and unity among the Venezuelan opposition. Although barred from participating in the 2024 presidential race, she has continued to galvanize her supporters—often from hiding.
In her acceptance remarks, she emphasized that the prize belonged first to the Venezuelan people enduring hardship under a repressive regime. She also singled out Trump, highlighting his vocal backing of her cause and his alignment with the values of freedom and political change in Venezuela.
