Maria Corina Machado Honored
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace prize to Maria Corina Machado.
Recognized for her peaceful advocacy for democracy and human rights in Venezuela.
Machado led efforts toward a non-violent, democratic transition from authoritarian rule.
🇻🇪 A Voice for Venezuelan Democracy
🗳️ Founder of Súmate
Founded the citizen election watchdog group Súmate over two decades ago.
Advocated for “ballots over bullets” in a country marred by political violence.
Promoted free and fair elections, judicial independence, and popular sovereignty.
💪 Courage Under Authoritarianism
Faced harassment, legal persecution, and government-imposed bans.
Was barred from running in the 2024 presidential election.
Continued her activism by supporting Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, the opposition’s unified candidate.
🧭 Leadership in the Face of Adversity
🤝 Uniting the Opposition
Played a crucial role in uniting Venezuela’s fractured opposition around democratic principles.
Organized and mobilized hundreds of thousands of volunteers as election observers.
Helped ensure transparency and voter protection despite intense political repression.
🌍 A Symbol of Civilian Courage
Described by the Nobel Committee as a remarkable civilian leader in Latin America.
Championed democracy amidst poverty, mass migration, and a collapsing economy.
Her nonviolent stance serves as an inspiration for democratic movements worldwide.
❌ trump Misses Out
Former U.S. President donald trump, once rumored as a contender, did not win the prize.
The Nobel Committee did not include him among the nominees or for final consideration.
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