December 9, 2025 Press Release OSLO, NORWAY - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) arrived in Oslo, Norway, as a personal guest ahead of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony honoring Venezuelan freedom fighter María Corina Machado.María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on October 10, 2025, in recognition of her courageous leadership and unwavering fight for a free and democratic Venezuela while confronting a tyrannical regime in her homeland in the face of relentless persecution. " Being in Norway to recognize María Corina Machado is a powerful reminder of what true courage looks like, " said Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez . " María Corina Machado is one of the world's bravest freedom fighters. She is standing up to the murderous Maduro regime, defeating Venezuela's dictator Nicolás Maduro at the ballot box, and working with leaders around the world to restore freedom to her homeland. María Corina's courage inspires us all and represents the hope of a free and democratic Venezuela. It is the honor to celebrate this historic occasion in Oslo, surrounded by her family and fellow freedom fighters. " ###