Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Accepts Nobel Prize, Credits Trump for Pressure on Maduro
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate, reappeared in Oslo to accept her prize, crediting President Trump for pressuring Maduro and vowing to fight for democracy.
Overview
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, reappeared in Oslo after a year in hiding to accept her 2025 award, defying an arrest warrant.
Machado credited the United States, specifically President Donald Trump, for applying decisive pressure that she believes has weakened President Nicolás Maduro's government.
She expressed gratitude to supporters who helped her escape Venezuela for security reasons and safely arrive in Norway to receive her prestigious prize.
Machado plans to return to Venezuela to combat Maduro's "tyranny," advocating for democratic change despite being barred from the July 28, 2024 presidential election.
The Nobel laureate called for increased international government support for the Venezuelan opposition, highlighting the ongoing repression by the Chavista government.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally by presenting a balanced account of Maria Corina Machado's escape and Nobel Peace Prize reception. They include her statements, details of her journey, and also incorporate critical perspectives from the Venezuelan government and protesters, alongside relevant geopolitical context, without adopting a biased stance.
Sources (42)
Center (16)
FAQ
María Corina Machado is a Venezuelan opposition leader recognized for her tireless work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela and her struggle for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. She was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for these efforts.
María Corina Machado was blocked from running in the 2024 presidential election by the Venezuelan regime, despite being the opposition's candidate. She then supported an alternative opposition candidate, but the regime declared victory for Maduro and tightened its grip on power.
Initially, it was announced that María Corina Machado would not attend the Nobel Prize ceremony due to safety concerns, but she later reappeared in Oslo to accept her award, although her daughter accepted the prize during the ceremony.
María Corina Machado credited the United States and specifically President Donald Trump for applying decisive pressure on Nicolás Maduro's government, which she believes has weakened his regime.
María Corina Machado plans to return to Venezuela to continue fighting against Maduro's government and advocate for democratic change, while also calling for increased international support for the Venezuelan opposition.
History
This story does not have any previous versions.