Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum chose not to comment on the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.
During a public appearance in Mexico City, when asked for her thoughts on the matter, Sheinbaum simply replied,
No comments, refraining from providing any further opinion.
The Mexican leader's reticence, who is associated with Latin America's left, stands in stark contrast to the enthusiastic international response prompted by the Norwegian Nobel Committee's recognition of Machado's
tireless effortsfor democracy in Venezuela.
have also withheld support for the award. Author summary: Sheinbaum stays silent.