Maria Corina Machado, the leader of the opposition in Venezuela, stated that she is "shocked" by receiving the Nobel Peace Prize 2025, thus acknowledging her efforts in promoting democratic rights and the fight for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. Edmundo González, who took over her candidacy, expressed joy, emphasizing the importance of the award as a recognition of the struggle for freedom in Venezuela. The Nobel Committee highlighted the relevance of these values in the current context of threats to democracy.
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