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María Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize as Panel Emphasizes an Independent, Earlier Decision

The Nobel committee said the choice reflected sustained democratic activism, with the decision finalized before the recent Gaza ceasefire.

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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gestures at a protest ahead of the Friday inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for his third term, in Caracas, Venezuela January 9, 2025.
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Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.

Overview

  • Judges cited Machado “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights” in Venezuela and her push for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
  • Machado, 58, has been living in hiding yet remained in Venezuela despite threats, which the committee said has inspired millions.
  • The committee stressed its independence and noted nominations closed Jan. 31 and the final decision came before the Gaza ceasefire linked to U.S. diplomacy.
  • President Trump had openly campaigned for the award and received nominations from figures including Benjamin Netanyahu and Hun Manet, but he was not selected.
  • The White House criticized the outcome as “politics over peace,” and with the Dec. 10 Oslo ceremony approaching, questions persist about Machado’s security and ability to attend.