Overview
- The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award in Oslo, calling Machado a courageous champion who keeps the flame of democracy alight.
- Officials said she is recognized for tireless work promoting democratic rights and for seeking a just, nonviolent shift away from authoritarian rule.
- Machado is a leading opposition figure to Nicolás Maduro, a founder of Vente Venezuela, a former deputy from 2011 to 2014, and she was disqualified from the 2023 opposition primaries by the Comptroller General.
- Committee president Jorgen Watne Frydnes stressed decisions are based solely on Alfred Nobel’s will when asked about Donald Trump’s desire for the prize.
- The Nobel Prize’s official account shared the decision publicly, and U.S. politician Marco Rubio lauded Machado’s resolve and commitment to a free Venezuela.