Maria Corina Machado

Maria Corina Machado is a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader and the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is a key figure in the movement to restore democracy in Venezuela following the US abduction of Nicolas Maduro. Machado is currently newsworthy due to her planned return to Venezuela in the coming weeks to prepare for elections and her recent visit to Madrid, where she met with political figures. She garnered attention for symbolically giving her Nobel Prize medal to Donald Trump in January, citing his administration's support for Venezuelan freedom. While an amnesty law has been passed potentially freeing political prisoners, it may exclude individuals accused of promoting military action, potentially impacting Machado. Despite this, she remains a central figure in the Venezuelan political landscape, advocating for change and a "gigantic electoral victory."