Venezuelan opposition leader
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado Suffers Vertebra Fracture During Dangerous Escape from Venezuela
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 am CST
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado sustained a vertebra fracture during her perilous journey from Venezuela to Norway. After living in hiding since August 2024, she escaped through a complex operation involving disguises, fishing boats, and a 14-hour sea journey to attend her Nobel ceremony in Oslo, despite Venezuelan authorities declaring her a fugitive.
Nobel Prize Committee Defends Selection Process Amid White House Criticism Over 2025 Peace Prize Decision
Oct 11, 2025 01:54 pm CST
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has firmly responded to criticism from the White House after awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado instead of former US President Donald Trump. Committee chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes emphasized that decisions are based solely on Alfred Nobel's will and genuine peace-building efforts, not political pressure, despite receiving thousands of lobbying letters annually.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize: "I Don't Deserve It"
Oct 11, 2025 02:31 am CST
Maria Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader and industrial engineer, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous fight against dictatorship in her country. Despite being barred from running for president and forced into hiding, Machado humbly declared the prize belongs to the Venezuelan people's movement for democracy, not her alone. This historic achievement makes her the first Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize After Years of Support from Trump on Venezuela Democracy Efforts
Oct 10, 2025 08:07 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting her struggle for democracy in Venezuela. Despite President Trump missing out on the honor, their relationship reveals mutual respect, with Machado having praised Trump's "unwavering support" for Venezuela's democratic movement. This connection underscores the complex interplay between international recognition, democratic activism, and U.S. foreign policy in Latin America.