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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in promoting democratic rights and striving for a transition to democracy in her country, according to the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Machado, a 58-year-old industrial engineer who is currently living in hiding, was prevented from running for president in 2024 by Venezuelan courts, an effort to challenge President Nicolas Maduro’s rule, which has persisted since 2013.
The Nobel Committee emphasized the importance of recognizing brave defenders of freedom in times when authoritarian regimes seize power. Their citation highlighted Machado’s courage in resisting oppression, despite facing significant obstacles. This year’s focus on Venezuela is particularly noteworthy, set against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s ongoing calls for the Nobel Peace Prize, following endorsements from countries including Pakistan, Israel, Cambodia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
Prior to the announcement, experts predicted Trump would not secure the award, citing his actions aimed at dismantling the international order that the Nobel Prize seeks to uphold. The Nobel Peace Prize, a prize of 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately $1.2 million), will be awarded in Oslo on December 10, coinciding with the anniversary of the death of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, who established the prize in his 1895 will.
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