Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her relentless efforts to promote democratic rights and lead a peaceful movement against authoritarian rule in Venezuela.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized Machado “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.” Her recognition comes at a time when Venezuela continues to face political repression, economic collapse, and widespread human rights violations.
Machado, a longtime critic of President Nicolás Maduro’s regime, has faced imprisonment, political bans, and intimidation for her advocacy. Despite this, she has continued to push for free elections and international support for Venezuela’s democratic forces.
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize — valued at 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately $1.2 million) — will be presented in Oslo on December 10, marking the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.
Observers note that the Nobel Committee’s decision underscores global support for democracy and human rights at a time of rising authoritarianism worldwide.
