The Breakdown 17

• Maria Corina Machado, a courageous Venezuelan opposition leader and newly crowned Nobel Peace Prize laureate, fractured her vertebra during a daring escape from Venezuela to attend the prestigious ceremony in Norway.
• Her secretive flight was facilitated by a covert operation involving U.S. veterans who successfully rescued her from hiding, highlighting her critical role in the fight against the Maduro regime.
• Upon reaching safety, Machado declared the Maduro government to be "weaker than ever" and expressed optimism that many Venezuelans would return home once the regime collapses.
• In passionate interviews, she voiced her unwavering support for U.S. policies under President Trump, crediting his administration for recognizing Venezuela's plight and advocating for increased pressure on the current government.
• Machado dedicated her Nobel Prize to Trump, emphasizing her hope for a collaborative international approach to restoring democracy in Venezuela.
• As a prominent global advocate for democratic change, Machado continues to articulate a vision for her nation’s future, detailing immediate actions that should be taken if the opposition assumes power.