The Most Important Quotes From The Speech Delivered By María Corina Machado's Daughter At The Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony

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Ana Corina Sosa, daughter of María Corina Machado, delivered the speech prepared by her mother for the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony on Wednesday, December 10, at the City Hall in Oslo, Norway.

In her speech, the opposition leader thanked the Norwegian Nobel Committee, the members of the Norwegian royal family, and all Venezuelans who made this award possible.

She also summarized the history of Venezuela and how the country became a republic open to civil rights for all.

“In 1811, we wrote the first constitution in the Spanish-speaking world, one of the first republican constitutions on Earth. In it, we affirmed a radical idea: that every human being possesses sovereign dignity. That constitution enshrined citizenship, individual rights, religious freedom, and the separation of powers,” she said.

Sosa emphasized that although Venezuela was born with deep democratic ideals, its institutions became fragile over time.“Even the strongest democracy weakens when its citizens forget that freedom is not something we should wait for, but something we must bring to life,” She said.

The speech also highlighted the“institutional destruction” in Venezuela:“Since 1999, they have violated the Constitution, falsified our history, corrupted the Armed Forces, purged independent judges, censored the press, and manipulated elections,” Sosa said, describing the systematic dismantling of the rule of law.

She also highlighted that behind the figures“there are deep human wounds” as a“result of a deliberate method of social control and repression that sought to divide the population by ideas, race, and origin.”

Division of the population, migration, and reconstruction of the social fabric

Sosa emphasized the human impact of forced migration and social fragmentation caused by Nicolás Maduro's government.“Forced migration, which sought to fracture us, ended up uniting us around a sacred purpose: to reunite our families in our homeland,”She said. He recounted how the exile of millions of Venezuelans, far from weakening society, generated a collective sense of unity and responsibility for the nation.

She recounted specific stories of citizens who took risks to reconnect with their communities, such as the case of a woman who, at the request of her son in Peru, decided to help the local opposition.“That day, love conquered fear,” Sosa recalled.

She also mentioned regions affected by violence and the presence of armed groups, where, she added, the simple act of raising the national flag became a symbol of resistance.“Today, people raised it to thank you for daring to come. You will leave, but we will remain, marked,” She said.

The speech linked these efforts to the restoration of electoral confidence.“The 2023 primary elections allowed millions of Venezuelans actively participate, even from the diaspora. We trust the people, and the people have come to trust us again,” said Sosa.

Civic pressure and disciplined disobedience towards a democratic transition

The speech concluded with a focus on organized citizen action against Nicolás Maduro's government. Sosa explained how civic pressure and disciplined disobedience became“tools” to protect the vote and ensure electoral transparency.

This is an excerpt from the speech:

“Allow me to pay tribute to the heroes of this journey. To our political prisoners, to those who were persecuted, to their families, and to all those who defend human rights. To those who protected us, fed us, and risked everything to care for us. To the journalists who refused to remain silent. To the artists who brought our voice to the world. To my extraordinary team, my teachers, my fellow political and social activists. To the world leaders who stood with us and defended our cause. To my three children, my beloved father, my mother, my three sisters, and my brave and dear husband, who have supported me throughout my life.

And, above all, to the millions of anonymous Venezuelans who risked their homes, their families, and their lives for love. That same love from which peace is born, which sustained us when all seemed lost and which today unites us and guides us toward freedom.

This honor belongs to them. This day belongs to them. The future belongs to them. We continue with God's help.

Thank you.“.

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