“We Venezuelans recognize that just as we have given everything in our citizen struggle, the support of our genuine allies has been decisive,” said María Corina Machado.

The opposition politician 'keeps the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness', the Nobel Committee says.

US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee

There had been persistent speculation about the possibility of the prize going to Trump, amplified by this week’s approval of his plan for a Gaza ceasefire.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, confident in peaceful transition to democracy.

"When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist," the committee said.

Nobel Committee says win is 'for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy'.

'I dedicate this prize to the suffering people of Venezuela and to President Trump,' wrote Maria Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition.

Maria Corina Machado called on Donald Trump directly to help her country which continues to be at crisis.

Jørgen Watne Frydnes said the prize was awarded to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado based solely "on the work and the will of Alfred Nobel.”

María Corina Machado, renowned for her advocacy for democracy, human rights and free elections, was announced the recipient of the prestigious honor Friday.

"Una paladina della pace coraggiosa e impegnata, una donna che mantiene accesa la fiamma della democrazia in mezzo a un'oscurità cresc...

“We Venezuelans recognize that just as we have given everything in our citizen struggle, the support of our genuine allies has been decisive,” said María Corina Machado.

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Maria Corina Machado phoned the U.S. president to inform him she was accepting the award in his honour

María Corina Machado tells Trump of her appreciation for "what he's doing... around the world for peace".