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Assange Fights Nobel Prize Funds for Venezuela's Machado

12/18/2025

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Julian Assange filed a complaint with Swedish authorities against the Nobel Foundation to block over $1 million to María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner.
He argues Machado's support for U.S. actions against Venezuela violates Alfred Nobel's mandate to promote peace.
The complaint seeks an investigation of Nobel Foundation officers for serious crimes and the freezing of prize funds.
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified actions against Venezuela, declaring a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers.

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Julian Assange filed a complaint with Swedish authorities against the Nobel Foundation to block over $1 million to María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner.
He argues Machado's support for U.S. actions against Venezuela violates Alfred Nobel's mandate to promote peace.
The complaint seeks an investigation of Nobel Foundation officers for serious crimes and the freezing of prize funds.
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified actions against Venezuela, declaring a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers.