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Venezuelan pro-democracy politician wins Nobel Peace Prize

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October 10, 2025

Maria Corina Machado has been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize. The Venezuelan politician has become a symbol of the opposition, campaigning against the authoritarian government. The committee recognized her tireless work promoting democratic rights.

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, has won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Known for her fight for democratic freedom, she expressed humility, calling the award a recognition of her country's struggle. Barred from last year's presidential race and forced into hiding, Machado's new global profile may shield her from further repression.

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