Maria Corina Machado

Maria Corina Machado is a Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is newsworthy due to recent events in Venezuela, including the US military operation that led to the abduction of former President Nicolas Maduro. Following these events, Machado traveled to the United States and met with President Donald Trump. During this meeting, she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, a gesture interpreted as recognition of his commitment to Venezuelan freedom. While Machado envisions a democratic transition for Venezuela with US support, Trump has seemingly sidelined her, backing Delcy Rodriguez as interim leader. The situation remains complex, with analysts warning of potential faultlines and the son-in-law of another opposition figure, Edmundo Gonzalez, being released from prison. Machado's future role and the direction of Venezuela's transition are uncertain.