democracy in Venezuela
Nobel Laureate Maria Corina Machado Vows to Return to Venezuela and End Tyranny Despite Risks
Dec 12, 2025 01:24 am CST
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has emerged in Oslo after months in hiding, vowing to return to Venezuela to continue her fight for democracy against President Maduro's regime. In her first public appearance since January, she thanked those who risked their lives to help her escape, while acknowledging the significant personal and political risks of her return to a country where she could face arrest as a fugitive.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Resurfaces in Oslo After Nobel Peace Prize Win
Dec 11, 2025 02:09 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado made her first public appearance in 11 months at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, defying threats from the Maduro regime. After accepting her award for championing democracy, she faces significant risks upon her planned return to Venezuela, where she continues to challenge what many international observers consider a stolen election.
Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize: Leading Venezuela's Democratic Struggle Despite Political Persecution
Oct 10, 2025 08:02 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous efforts to restore democracy in Venezuela. Despite being barred from running in the controversial 2024 election won by President Nicolas Maduro, Machado continues to advocate for a peaceful democratic transition, representing the hopes of millions of Venezuelans seeking political change.