Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Dedicates Nobel Peace Prize to Trump's Support for Democracy

Oct 11, 2025 12:16 am CST

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, forced into hiding after contested elections, has dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to both the Venezuelan people and US President Donald Trump for his support of democracy. The Nobel Committee recognized her tireless efforts to promote democratic rights in Venezuela amid authoritarian rule by Nicolas Maduro.