Awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition member Maria Corina Machado Human rights Déclaration On : October 10th 2025 France welcomes the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado, also winner of the Sakharov and Václav Havel prizes. As President Macron said to her today, this Nobel prize justly rewards her fight. This distinction is in recognition of the Venezuelan opposition’s commitment and courage. France once again expresses her solidarity with the people of Venezuela. It calls on all stakeholders to resume dialogue to find a peaceful, democratic solution to the legitimate expectations of the Venezuelan people.