Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado who was named on Friday as the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize said she was “humbled, grateful and honoured”, for the honour which said was a recognition of the Venezuelan people’s fight for democracy and peace.

In a conversation with Robin Hardy of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, 58-year-old Machado said she was still coming to terms with the announcement.

“I’m still processing. I think this is… what can I tell you? I mean, this is something that I believe the Venezuelan people deserve. I am just part of a huge movement and I don’t know, I’m humbled, I’m grateful and I’m honoured not only by this recognition, but I’m honoured to be part of what’s going on in Venezuela today and very grateful. Thank you,” she said.

Earlier in the

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