Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
The committee recognized Machado as a "courageous and dedicated advocate for peace" who "upholds the principles of democracy amid rising challenges."
Jørgen Watne Frydnes, head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, announced the decision at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo.
This year’s selection process faced heightened attention following extensive public and private lobbying by Donald Trump. The former U.S. president had publicly expressed dissatisfaction that four of his predecessors, including Barack Obama, received the honor.
Trump's reactions raised concerns in Norway about potential backlash if he was not granted what is widely regarded as one of the world’s most distinguished accolades.
Last year, the prize went to Nihon Hidankyo, a group representing survivors of the atomic bombings in Japan. This time, the committee considered a total of 338 nominees, including 244 individuals and 94 organizations.
Previous recipients include figures and groups such as Nelson Mandela, the late Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, the EU, and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.
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