Fighting for democracy in Venezuela

Do you know of Maria Corina Machado?

The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 was awarded to Maria Corina Machado “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.” Maria Corina Machado is a unifying force for the political opposition against the authoritarian rule in Venezuela. She has been prevented from running for election and lives in hiding due to the threats she is facing.

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Text for students about the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Press release for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Listen to the emotional moment when the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado finds out she has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (YouTube video)

Interview with Maria Corina Machado, “We want to send a message to all authoritarian leaders: choose ballots, not bullets.” (YouTube video)