Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner dedicates her award to Donald Trump

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dedicates Her Award to Donald Trump

In a striking moment of international recognition and political symbolism, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering commitment to democratic reform and human rights in Venezuela.

The Nobel Committee praised Machado 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.” Her efforts have been widely acknowledged as instrumental in challenging the authoritarian regime of President Nicolás Maduro, especially following the controversial elections that many international observers deemed fraudulent.

Machado, who had been barred from running in the election, instead threw her support behind Edmundo González Urrutia, a former diplomat seen by much of the global community as the rightful winner. Since the disputed election, Machado has remained in hiding within Venezuela, continuing her advocacy under significant personal risk. Her campaign has been marked by resilience and strategic coordination with international allies, particularly the United States.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Machado dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to both the suffering people of Venezuela and to U.S. President Donald Trump. She thanked Trump for his “decisive support” of Venezuela’s pro-democracy movement, stating, “We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we count on President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of Latin America, and the democratic nations of the world as our principal allies to achieve freedom and democracy.” Her message underscores the geopolitical dimensions of Venezuela’s struggle, highlighting the role of international pressure and diplomacy in shaping the country’s future.

Machado has also publicly endorsed Trump’s military posture toward Venezuela, including a major U.S. naval deployment near its borders, calling it a “necessary measure” to facilitate democratic transition. This alignment with Trump’s foreign policy has sparked both support and criticism, reflecting the polarized nature of global politics.

The White House responded to Machado’s dedication with visible approval. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared Machado’s post on her own X account, amplifying the message and reinforcing the administration’s stance on Venezuela.

Despite speculation that Trump himself might be a contender for the Nobel Peace Prize—especially following his involvement in brokering peace in Gaza, he did not receive the award. The Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Jørgen Watne Frydnes, suggested that Trump was not the most deserving candidate this year.

Machado’s recognition and her dedication of the prize to Trump mark a unique intersection of Latin American resistance and U.S. political influence. It is a moment that not only celebrates her courage and leadership but also reflects the complex alliances shaping the global fight for democracy.