Summary
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro criticized opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling her a "demonic witch" after she won the Nobel Peace Prize. Machado received the award for her efforts to promote democracy in Venezuela, a country experiencing political tensions. The prize increased focus on Venezuela's crisis and the role of the United States, with President Trump supporting Machado's efforts.
Key Facts
- Nicolás Maduro is the President of Venezuela.
- María Corina Machado, an opposition leader in Venezuela, won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
- The Nobel Committee praised Machado for promoting democratic rights in Venezuela.
- Machado supports U.S. efforts to increase democratic changes in Venezuela and praised President Trump.
- Tensions exist between the U.S. and Venezuela, highlighted by U.S. naval forces in the region.
- Maduro has used strong language against Machado, calling her "La Sayona," a term from Venezuelan folklore.
- The Nobel Peace Prize has sparked debate on its impact on Venezuela-U.S. relations and internal politics.
