Summary
María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, received the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts toward democratic change in Venezuela. Her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, accepted the award on her behalf because Machado is in hiding due to safety concerns. Many prominent Latin American leaders attended the ceremony in Oslo, Norway, to show support.
Key Facts
- María Corina Machado is a Venezuelan opposition leader recognized for her efforts to promote democracy.
- Machado's daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf.
- Machado is currently in hiding and hasn't appeared in public since January 9, 2025.
- Machado was briefly detained during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela.
- The Nobel committee acknowledged the danger Machado faced to attend the ceremony.
- Venezuelan government barred Machado from running in the 2024 presidential election.
- The current Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government has been criticized for human rights violations.
- Various Latin American presidents attended the ceremony to support Machado.
