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Opposition leader María Corina Machado gave her first interview after learning of the prize at the Nobel Institute that awards it. There, she gave her first formal reactions, asserting that the world has understood what is happening in Venezuela.

María Corina Machado's first interview after receiving the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was with the organization that awards the prize. There, and with a broken voice The opposition leader said she was still surprised by the announcement."This is something the Venezuelan people deserve; I'm part of a massive movement. I'm honored and grateful for this recognition and for being part of what's happening in Venezuela today."

The former congresswoman said she received the award as a recognition of the millions of anonymous Venezuelans who risk everything to achieve freedom and peace.

In the brief interview, Machado recalled that for many years the world didn't understand how difficult, painful, and destructive this process has been for Venezuelans, and how people have persevered."I believe we are very close to finally achieving freedom for the country and peace for the region. Although we face the most brutal violence, our society has resisted and insisted on peaceful paths."

She stated that with the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to her as an opposition leader, the world now understands how urgent it is to defeat (the Maduro regime), given the implications for Venezuela and Latin America, but also the hemispheric impact it could have.

According to Machado, the country is experiencing a crucial moment to be more united and focused, as we are going through the darkest hours, but there has been much hope in recent times.

I still can't believe this is true, he repeated in a broken voice.

The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony will be held in Oslo, Norway, in December. But María Corina Machado remains in hiding and cannot leave Venezuela. When asked about this, she said:"I trust the Venezuelan people and our allies. I believe we are in the final phase of a long struggle for freedom, and it would certainly be an honor to represent my country (on that occasion)."