Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado
The Norwegian Nobel Committee honored Machado for her leadership in Venezuela's democratic transition amid authoritarian repression, noting 338 total nominees this year.
- Despite the dangers, Machado has remained in Venezuela, inspiring many, while the government of Nicolás Maduro has targeted her and other opposition figures.
- Machado dedicated her Nobel Prize to Donald Trump, expressing gratitude for his support in the struggle for freedom in Venezuela, highlighting his influence in her fight against the Maduro government.
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