María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure, has dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to the Venezuelan people and U.S. President Donald Trump, recognizing his “crucial support” in their enduring fight for democracy.
Shortly after the Nobel Committee revealed the award on Friday, Machado posted on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “This honor is for the resilient people of Venezuela and President Trump, whose decisive backing has been vital to our cause! We stand on the brink of triumph, and now more than ever, we rely on President Trump, the American people, Latin American nations, and democracies worldwide as our key allies in securing freedom and democracy.”
The post rapidly gained widespread attention, sparking diverse reactions from political circles both within Venezuela and internationally.
Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, further amplified Machado’s statement by sharing it on her official X account, signaling the U.S. administration’s support for Venezuela’s democratic movement.
Prominent Venezuelan leaders celebrated Machado’s Nobel accolade as a landmark achievement for the country’s struggle for democracy. Henrique Capriles, a veteran opposition leader and former presidential hopeful, expressed his congratulations on X, remarking, “May this honor inspire renewed efforts toward peace and help Venezuela overcome its hardships to reclaim the freedom and democracy it has long sought.”
Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize represents a pivotal achievement in her persistent opposition to authoritarianism in Venezuela. The award arrives amid intensified global calls for the Caracas government to conduct transparent and fair elections after years marked by political instability and economic crisis.
