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Trump Denied Nobel Peace Prize as Venezuelan Democracy Activist Maria Corina Machado Receives Honor
Oct 10, 2025 07:04 pm CST
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan activist Maria Corina Machado, overlooking Donald Trump despite his months-long campaign and claims of resolving seven global conflicts. The decision comes amid Trump's repeated assertions of deserving the prize for his diplomatic efforts, which experts note lack the sustained impact typically favored by the Nobel Committee.
Maria Corina Machado: Venezuelan Democracy Champion Awarded 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Oct 10, 2025 06:06 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous advocacy for democratic rights in Venezuela. Despite facing political persecution and being forced into hiding after the disputed 2024 election, Machado continues her fight for transparency, fair elections, and human rights in her country through organizations like Sumate and Vente Venezuela.