💬 – Over the past year, Ms. Machado has been forced to live in hiding. Despite serious threats to her life, she has remained in the country — a choice that has inspired millions. When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize the brave defenders of freedom who rise and resist,” said Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

➡️ Repression of dissent only increased after the country’s National Electoral Council, which includes Maduro’s supporters, declared him the winner despite credible evidence to the contrary. The election results announced by the Electoral Council sparked protests across the country, to which the government responded with force, resulting in more than 20 deaths.

❗️ Frydnes was asked whether the Venezuelan leader would be able to attend the Nobel ceremony, which will be held in December in Oslo. He stated that the committee does not yet know whether security conditions will allow her to participate in person.