Supporters of Venezuela’s Machado rally in cities around the world

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 7, 2025 at 05:07 AM

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Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado rallied in cities worldwide on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to celebrate her Nobel Peace Prize win. Demonstrations took place in locations including Madrid, Lima, Buenos Aires, Brisbane and Utrecht. The rallies were organized in advance of Wednesday's award ceremony. Participants, including family members of Venezuelan political prisoners, marched carrying portraits of Machado and Venezuelan flags. Machado, who has been in hiding since August 2024, intends to use the attention from the award to highlight the country's democratic aspirations. Supporters view the Nobel Prize as a symbol of hope for Venezuelans seeking a democratic transition.

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Colombia 30% Peru 50% Spain ×250% Lima 50% Buenos Aires 50% Madrid ×280% Nicolas Maduro ×280% Venezuela ×7100% Maria Corina Machado ×9100%

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maria corina machado 100% nobel peace prize 90% venezuela 80% venezuelan opposition 70% democratic transition 60% political prisoners 50% global march 40% nicolas maduro 40%