Maria Karina Machado

Machado was asked what her role will be in Venezuela, given that President Trump backs the interim president, essentially leaving the Maduro government intact.

She says the acting leader, Delce Rodriguez, is a communist and runs a, quote, criminal regime.

But Machado steered clear of criticizing the U.S., saying repeatedly that the moment in Venezuela is complicated.

And I know that it is not the objective of President Trump or Secretary Rubio to leave the regime in place, she said.

President Trump has spoken more about Venezuela's oil resources than a democratic transition.

Machado insists she will have a role in Venezuela's future.

Carrie Khan, NPR News, Rio de Janeiro.

a recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom.

In spite of the Nobel Prize Committee saying that you couldn't transfer your Nobel Prize to anyone, especially President Trump, you did today.

Why did you do that?

The people of Bolívar are giving back to the heir of Washington a medal, in this case a medal of the Nobel Peace Prize, as a recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom.

I don't think there is any concern on the part of our allies, Denmark and Greenland, about partnering with the United States.

And that's the route we should be taking.

It should be diplomatic.

We should be engaging in conversations if there is an interest on the part of this administration in additional operations there.

I presented the President of the United States the medal of the Nobel Peace Prize.

And of course the risk of going back perhaps is higher.

But it's always worthwhile.

I'll be back in Venezuela, I have no doubt.

We ask the international community to cut those horses because the other regimes that support Maduro and the criminal structure are very active and have turned Venezuela into the safe haven for their operations.