Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Venezuela. In a statement, Machado dedicated the prize to the people of Venezuela and to United States President Donald Trump, citing his support for the country's pro-democracy movement. Machado has been in hiding since being barred from running in last year's presidential election, which was widely criticized as fraudulent.

The Nobel Committee praised Machado's courage and leadership in uniting Venezuela's opposition and standing up to authoritarian rule, despite threats to her safety. The announcement comes amid ongoing political repression in Venezuela, with President Nicolás Maduro's government accused of widespread human rights abuses. The decision to award Machado, rather than Trump, drew reactions from political figures and the White House, with some criticizing the committee's choice as politically motivated.