Overview

• The Nobel Committee cited María Corina Machado for advancing democratic rights and advocating a peaceful transition in Venezuela.
• Machado dedicated the honor to the Venezuelan people and to President Donald Trump, later saying he deserves the 2026 Peace Prize.
• Trump said Machado phoned to tell him she accepted the award in his honor and he reposted her message on social media.
• A White House representative criticized the committee as driven by politics and said Trump will keep pursuing peace deals.
• Russian senator Vladimir Dzhabarov condemned the selection and accused Machado of urging U.S. intervention, while TASS reported U.S. Navy strikes on speedboats allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela.