The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, marking a significant recognition of her efforts in defending democratic rights and promoting political unity. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had been considered a contender, did not receive the honor. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited Machado’s courageous fight for freedom and her leadership in rallying the opposition under Venezuela’s authoritarian regime.
Machado, 57, was born in Venezuela and holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Andrés Bello Catholic University and a master’s in Finance from Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (IESA). She served as a member of Venezuela’s National Assembly from January 2011 to March 2014 and faced a 15-year political ban in June 2023. Despite these restrictions, she continued to advocate for democratic governance and human rights across the country.
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to… pic.twitter.com/Zgth8KNJk9— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 10, 2025
Amid escalating authoritarianism under President Nicolás Maduro, Machado has been at the forefront of efforts to safeguard citizens’ democratic freedoms. She played a key role in uniting fractured opposition parties and advancing demands for free and fair elections, even after being disqualified from the 2023 opposition primary. Her persistent activism, undertaken despite threats, arrests, and personal danger, has inspired Venezuelans and strengthened the country’s pro-democracy movement.
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The Nobel Committee praised Machado’s commitment to achieving political change through peaceful, democratic means rather than militarization. By remaining in Venezuela and sustaining her activism under challenging conditions, Machado has provided a symbol of resilience and hope, reinforcing the importance of democratic principles in the country’s ongoing struggle for political freedom.