Overview

• The Norwegian Nobel Committee honored the Venezuelan opposition leader for promoting democratic rights and pressing for a peaceful transition from Nicolás Maduro’s rule.
• The committee noted she has lived in hiding over the past year and chose to remain in Venezuela despite serious threats to her life.
• Committee chair Jørgen Watne Frydnes said decisions are based on the laureates’ work and Alfred Nobel’s will, with this year’s choice finalized before the recent Gaza ceasefire linked to President Donald Trump’s diplomacy.
• This year’s field included 338 nominations—244 individuals and 94 organizations—with the award worth 11 million Swedish crowns to be presented in Oslo on December 10.
• Trump drew extensive attention as a nominee and publicly advocated for the prize, with reported nominations from leaders including Benjamin Netanyahu and Hun Manet, but he was not selected.