""In the past year, Ms. Machado has been forced to live in hiding," Watne Frydnes said. "Despite serious threats against her life, she has remained in the country, a choice that has inspired millions. When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist.""
""This is something that the Venezuelan people deserve," Machado said in a call with the Norwegian Nobel Institute. "I am just part of a huge movement. ... I'm humbled, I'm grateful and I'm honored not only by this recognition, but I'm honored to be part of what's going on in Venezuela today.""
""I believe that we are very close to achieving, finally, freedom for our country and peace for the region," she said, adding that "even though we face the most brutal violence, our society has resisted" and insisted on struggling by peaceful means. "I believe that the world will now understand how urgent it is to finally, you know, succeed.""
María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in Venezuela. The prize recognizes her role as a unifying figure within the opposition and praises her for keeping democracy's flame alive amid growing authoritarianism. Machado remained in hiding within the country despite serious threats to her life, a choice that inspired millions and maintained peaceful resistance. Allies in exile celebrated the award as recognition of Venezuelans' fight for freedom. Machado expressed humility and gratitude, emphasized commitment to nonviolent struggle, and asserted that Venezuelans are close to achieving freedom and regional peace despite brutal violence.
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