Maria Corina Machado bags The Nobel Peace Prize for Promoting Democratic Rights in Venezuela

Caracas, 10 October, 2025 – Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering efforts to promote democratic rights and freedoms for the people of Venezuela. 

Machado, a prominent figure in Venezuela's opposition movement, was recognized for her courageous leadership in advocating for free and fair elections, human rights, and the restoration of democracy in the face of government crackdowns. 

Despite being barred from running for president in 2024 and facing threats, she mobilized widespread support, including through the "Maria Corina Machado" primary process that selected Edmundo González as the opposition candidate.

The Nobel Committee highlighted her role in uniting Venezuelans against authoritarianism, stating that her work embodies the prize's spirit of fostering peace through democratic participation. Machado's acceptance, delivered virtually from hiding, emphasized, "This award belongs to the millions of Venezuelans who have never given up on freedom."

The announcement comes as Venezuela grapples with ongoing protests and international calls for transparency following disputed July 2024 elections. Machado's recognition is seen as a boost to the global push for democratic reforms in Latin America.

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