Summary
Venezuela's opposition leader, María Corina Machado, received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela. Despite facing persecution, including being banned from running for office, Machado has been a vocal critic of the Venezuelan government.
Key Facts
- María Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
- She is known for advocating democratic rights in Venezuela.
- Machado has faced attacks and legal actions by the Venezuelan government.
- She is banned from running for political office.
- Machado has publicly spoken against President Nicolás Maduro's government.
- Since the late 1990s, she has opposed the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV).
- The Norwegian Nobel Committee acknowledged her efforts as an extraordinary example of civilian courage.
