Nobel Peace Prize

María Corina Machado receives Nobel Peace Prize

We congratulate the great Venezuelan liberal María Corina Machado on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. She has long worked with the utmost dedication for a free and democratic Venezuela.

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is proud to have collaborated closely with her and her supporters for many years. This award is an encouragement for the courageous struggle for freedom, democracy, and human dignity in Venezuela.

At the same time, it sends a signal to all those around the world who stand up against oppression and arbitrariness.For over a year, María Corina Machado has been living in hiding and under constant threat to her life.

A large part of her team is in exile. Despite this, she continues to have the support of the vast majority of the Venezuelan population, as confirmed by the results of the presidential elections in July 2024.

The Maduro regime resorted to terror and massive electoral fraud to remain in power.The Nobel Prize recognizes not only her personal courage but also the unwavering determination and perseverance of the Venezuelan opposition in their struggle for a peaceful and democratic future.We understand this award as a call to continue fighting for freedom in Venezuela.

Europe and the world must now, more than ever, contribute to strengthening democratic forces in Latin America.The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, together with all liberals in Germany and Europe, will continue to do everything in its power to support the struggle of María Corina Machado and all brave defenders of freedom in Venezuela.