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.