María Corina Machado Awarded Nobel Peace Prize for Work in Venezuela

Nobel Peace Prize Announcement

• 📞 María Corina Machado received a surprise phone call informing her of the Nobel Peace Prize award for 2025.
• 😮 Her initial reaction was one of disbelief and being "wordless," expressing that she has "no words."

Recognition for Venezuelan Movement

• 🤝 Machado emphasized that the award is a recognition of a "movement" and the "achievement of a whole society" rather than just herself.
• 🇻🇪 She stated that she is "just one person" and does not "deserve this" alone, attributing the honor to the Venezuelan people.

Reasons for the Award

• 🕊️ The Nobel Institute cited her "tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela" as the reason for the prize.
• ✊ She is also recognized for her "struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy."

Machado's Response and Gratitude

• 🙏 Expressing honor, humility, and gratitude, Machado affirmed that the Venezuelan people "certainly deserve it."
• ⏳ She acknowledged that the transition is not yet complete but expressed confidence that they "will prevail."
• 🤫 Machado was asked to keep the news confidential for a few minutes until the official announcement at 11:00 a.m. local time in Oslo.