Dick Durbin Praises Nobel Peace Prize Recipient María Corina Machado for Fight for Democracy in Venezuela

Nobel Peace Prize for María Corina Machado

• 🕊️ María Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her steadfast and courageous fight for democracy in Venezuela.
• 💡 The prize recognizes her efforts in a nation that has unfortunately descended into chaos and dictatorship under Nicolás Maduro.

Maduro Regime's Repression

• 🗳️ In late 2023, under severe repression, the Venezuelan opposition organized a primary election where Machado was selected as their candidate for the July 2024 presidential election.
• 🚫 The Maduro regime refused to allow her on the final ballot, instead preventing her chosen successor, Edmundo González, from taking office after he won the election.
• ⚖️ Despite the regime's actions, including arresting opposition supporters and threatening her, Machado has refused to leave the country and continues to fight for election results to be respected.

Continued Support for Venezuelan Democracy

• 📞 Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Jean Shaheen spoke with Machado, who remains determined to see a better future for Venezuela.
• ✅ Durbin expresses his continued admiration and support for Machado's efforts to restore democracy.