Summary
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts against President Nicolás Maduro's government. Machado expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for his support of peace and democracy worldwide. The award highlights international attention on Venezuela's political situation.
Key Facts
- María Corina Machado is a Venezuelan opposition leader who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025.
- Machado has been a vocal critic of President Nicolás Maduro and his government.
- She thanked President Donald Trump for his efforts in promoting global peace and democracy.
- The Nobel Committee recognized Machado for her courage in the struggle for democracy in Venezuela.
- Machado has faced threats and was forced to hide but continued her efforts against Maduro's government.
- Elections in Venezuela led to protests after they were considered neither free nor fair.
- Machado united opposition forces despite being barred from running for president.
- The crisis in Venezuela includes issues like drug trafficking and other illicit activities, prompting international concern.
