Oslo: Venezuelan opposition leader and parliamentarian Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous efforts to restore democracy and uphold human rights in Venezuela. The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized her for leading peaceful movements that challenged authoritarian rule and inspired democratic reform in her country.
Machado has long been a symbol of resistance against dictatorship, advocating for free elections, civil liberties, and political justice. Her recognition is seen as a global acknowledgment of Venezuela’s ongoing struggle for democracy.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, who had expressed optimism about winning the Peace Prize for his diplomatic efforts, was left disappointed. The committee’s decision underscores its focus on human rights defenders and democratic reformers, honoring Machado as a beacon of hope for freedom and peace in Latin America.
