Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado Faces Backlash Over Israel Support and Intervention Calls

Oct 11, 2025 04:41 pm CST

Venezuelan democracy activist Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her pro-democracy efforts, but faces significant criticism for her support of Israel during the Gaza conflict and previous calls for foreign intervention in Venezuela. While the Nobel Committee celebrates her as a "champion of peace" fighting authoritarianism, critics including Muslim civil rights organizations and international lawmakers question the decision based on her political alliances and past statements.