Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize over Trump
The Nobel Peace Prize for this year has been awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. She was recognized for her courageous efforts in promoting democracy and human rights in Venezuela, especially in her fight against the authoritarian regime of President Nicolás Maduro. Machado, who has faced persecution and was forced into hiding, was praised by Joergen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, as a brave champion of peace and democracy. machados work focused on achieving a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. Although former U.S.President Donald Trump was considered a potential recipient due to his conflict resolution efforts, he was deemed ineligible this year becuase his relevant accomplishments occurred after the nomination deadline. The committee highlighted Machado’s civilian courage and her leadership in mobilizing democratic forces in Latin America, emphasizing the importance of defending freedom with determination and courage.
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize over Trump
The committee for the Nobel Peace Prize named Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado the recipient of this year’s award.
Machado was recognized for her efforts against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Machado received the award over U.S President Donald Trump, who generated much attention as a possible recipient of the award for his efforts in resolving multiple foreign conflicts.
However, the deadline for this year’s nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize was due on February 1, 2025, according to reports. Trump began his second term on January 20, and his work to resolve global conflicts did not occur until months later. However, his accomplishments would make him eligible for next year’s award.
Joergen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, deemed Machado a worthy recipient. He characterized the Venezuelan politician, who was forced to go into hiding in her country to avoid persecution on multiple occasions, as a “brave and committed champion of peace.”
“She is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” said Frydnes.
Frydnes hailed her bravery and lauded her “civilian courage. He also celebrated her as a beacon of democracy.
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“As the leader of the Democratic Forces in Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado is one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America,” Frydnes said. “Democracy depends on people who refuse to stay silent, who dare to step forward despite grave risk, and who remind us that freedom must never be taken for granted, but must always be defended with words, with courage, and with determination.”
“She is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” Frydnes said.
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