Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering commitment to promoting democratic rights and advocating for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognised her as a unifying figure in Venezuela’s opposition, highlighting her tireless efforts despite facing severe threats and being forced into hiding. Committee chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes emphasised the importance of recognising individuals who stand up for freedom under repressive regimes.
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