"The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to María Corina Machado, a leading Venezuelan opposition figure. Machado was set to run for president last year, but she was disqualified by the government of President Nicolás Maduro, with fellow opposition leader Edmundo González standing in for her. Venezuela's National Electoral Council ultimately declared Maduro the winner of the contested election, and he was sworn in for his third term in January."
"JØRGEN WATNE FRYDNES: The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 goes to a brave and committed champion of peace, to a woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 to María Corina Machado. She is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize 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 democracy. ..."
María Corina Machado received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting democratic rights and striving for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela. Machado was disqualified from running for president, leading opposition figure Edmundo González to run in her place. Venezuela's National Electoral Council declared Nicolás Maduro the winner of the contested election, and Maduro was sworn in for a third term in January. Machado supports U.S. sanctions, advocates privatizing the state oil industry, and has praised right‑wing leaders such as Javier Milei and Nayib Bukele. The award drew praise from supporters and criticism from analysts who view her as aligned with U.S. imperial interests.
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