The Cuban exile community in Miami is preparing to nominate Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for the Nobel Peace Prize. The event is scheduled to take place at noon on August 16 at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora.
Machado will be nominated for her "courageous fight in defense of democracy and human rights in Venezuela, which has made her deserving of this international honor."
The support for the nomination will be formalized at an event titled: “Venezuela Won: Global Protest for Truth, Glory to the Brave People!” which will be held on Saturday, August 17 at 4:00 p.m. at Bayfront Park in Miami. During this event, the four institutions backing Machado's nomination will be revealed.
Global Protest Set for Saturday
In recent hours, María Corina Machado addressed Venezuelans both inside and outside the country, ahead of the global protest scheduled in over 300 cities worldwide this Saturday, August 17, in support of the true results of the July 28 elections, where victory was allegedly stolen from Edmundo González by Nicolás Maduro.
"A significant day is approaching this Saturday, August 17. We all know what we've done and what we've achieved, victory after victory. We raised a country, held primaries, and brought Edmundo to a presidential election against all odds and arbitrary actions. We won, and the world now knows it," said María Corina in a video shared on X (formerly Twitter).
The protest aims to highlight the official records showing that Edmundo González Urrutia garnered 67% of the votes, compared to Nicolás Maduro's 30%. Organizers have asked attendees to bring printed copies of their electoral records "so the world can see our strength and to make it clear to the regime that we will not be stopped."
In response, the Chavismo has organized a counter-march in Caracas to try to limit popular support for the opposition. However, Machado emphasized that a new phase has begun, "which is to assert popular sovereignty and the truth to move towards a democratic transition."
The opposition leader described the regime as "exposed," lacking legitimacy, and resorting to violence "to try to intimidate, demoralize, and divide us, but it has not succeeded and will not succeed."
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH) reported on Thursday that the Chavismo has established "state terrorism" to curb the protests, with repression that has already claimed 24 lives and led to over 2,400 detentions, of which the Penal Forum has verified at least 1,400, including 118 minors. In recent hours, two 13-year-old children have been released.
Understanding the Nomination of María Corina Machado
To provide more context on the nomination of María Corina Machado for the Nobel Peace Prize, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and their answers.
Who is María Corina Machado?
María Corina Machado is a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader known for her advocacy of democracy and human rights in Venezuela.
Why is María Corina Machado being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize?
She is being nominated for her brave fight in defending democracy and human rights in Venezuela, which has gained her international recognition.
When and where will the nomination event take place?
The nomination event is scheduled for August 16 at noon at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora in Miami.
What is the purpose of the global protest on August 17?
The global protest aims to highlight the alleged true results of the July 28 elections and support Edmundo González, whose victory was allegedly stolen by Nicolás Maduro.