Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Accepts Nobel Prize, Credits Trump for Pressure on Maduro
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate, reappeared in Oslo to accept her prize, crediting President Trump for pressuring Maduro and vowing to fight for democracy.
Overview
- Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, reappeared in Oslo after a year in hiding to accept her 2025 award, defying an arrest warrant.
- Machado credited the United States, specifically President Donald Trump, for applying decisive pressure that she believes has weakened President Nicolás Maduro's government.
- She expressed gratitude to supporters who helped her escape Venezuela for security reasons and safely arrive in Norway to receive her prestigious prize.
- Machado plans to return to Venezuela to combat Maduro's "tyranny," advocating for democratic change despite being barred from the July 28, 2024 presidential election.
- The Nobel laureate called for increased international government support for the Venezuelan opposition, highlighting the ongoing repression by the Chavista government.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally by presenting a balanced account of Maria Corina Machado's escape and Nobel Peace Prize reception. They include her statements, details of her journey, and also incorporate critical perspectives from the Venezuelan government and protesters, alongside relevant geopolitical context, without adopting a biased stance.
"Machado told reporters Thursday that Venezuelans have “given everything for an orderly and peaceful transition to democracy” and now need “action,” not just statements, from other governments to meet their goal."
Associated Press"Machado plans to return to Venezuela whether or not President Nicolás Maduro is ousted, saying his government is at its weakest point because of U.S. President Donald Trump's decisive actions."
ABC News"Machado now faces the difficult task of returning to Venezuela, where Washington is accelerating a campaign against the countryâs leader."
Semafor"Machado vowed to take the prize back to her homeland, hoping to turn the country into a beacon of hope, opportunity and democracy."
NBC News"Machado said that “we decided to fight until the end and Venezuela will be free.”"
Associated Press"Her appearance in Oslo came hours after her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize award on her behalf."
NPR"Machado’s trip elicited mixed feelings in her country, where many backed her precisely because she had not left her homeland."
ABC News"In Oslo, Machado waved to cheering supporters who had gathered outside Oslo's Grand Hotel, where Nobel laureates traditionally stay."
USA TODAY"This prize carries profound meaning; it reminds the world that democracy is essential to peace."
CBS News"Machado's daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her mother's behalf Wednesday, hours after officials said Machado would miss the ceremony."
NPR"The announcement that she had been chosen as this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner galvanised her supporters and triggered immediate speculation as to whether she would be able to travel to Oslo."
BBC News"Machado has been living in hiding and has not been seen in public since Jan. 9, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas, Venezuela's capital."
CBS News"Machado went into hiding and has not been seen in public since Jan. 9, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital."
ABC News"Despite serious threats against her life she has remained in the country, a choice that has inspired millions of people."
NBC News"Machado has been living in hiding and has not been seen in public since Jan. 9, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital."
Associated Press"The Nobel Institute had previously said she would attend the event in person, however on Tuesday it said in a statement: "María Corina Machado has herself stated in interviews how challenging the journey to Oslo, Norway will be.""
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María Corina Machado is a Venezuelan opposition leader recognized for her tireless work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela and her struggle for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. She was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for these efforts.
María Corina Machado was blocked from running in the 2024 presidential election by the Venezuelan regime, despite being the opposition's candidate. She then supported an alternative opposition candidate, but the regime declared victory for Maduro and tightened its grip on power.
Initially, it was announced that María Corina Machado would not attend the Nobel Prize ceremony due to safety concerns, but she later reappeared in Oslo to accept her award, although her daughter accepted the prize during the ceremony.
María Corina Machado credited the United States and specifically President Donald Trump for applying decisive pressure on Nicolás Maduro's government, which she believes has weakened his regime.
María Corina Machado plans to return to Venezuela to continue fighting against Maduro's government and advocate for democratic change, while also calling for increased international support for the Venezuelan opposition.
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