Oslo, Norway—The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader known as the country’s “Iron Lady.”
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized Machado for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela” and her “struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.”
The 58-year-old politician, currently in hiding following Venezuela’s widely disputed 2024 election, was commended by the committee as a “brave and committed champion of peace” who “keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.”
❌ Trump Misses Out
The decision came as a snub to US President Donald Trump, who had publicly and privately campaigned for the coveted award. Trump repeatedly claimed he deserved the prize for his efforts in resolving multiple international conflicts.
The Nobel Committee, however, remained firm, with chairperson Jorgen Watne Frydnes stating their decision was based “only on the work and the will of Alfred Nobel.”
Notably, Trump’s influence on the 2025 prize was limited; the nominations closed on January 31, 2025, just days after he assumed office, meaning most of his second-term diplomatic efforts were too late for consideration. His sole valid nomination cited his leadership in establishing the Abraham Accords.
The Venezuelan Struggle
Machado has been a defining figure in defying Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian regime. After winning the opposition primaries, she was barred from running in the 2024 presidential election. Despite the opposition claiming victory, Maduro declared a win and cracked down on dissent.
Machado remains resolute in her commitment to peaceful resistance and is seen globally as a powerful symbol of civilian courage against political persecution.
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