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Venezuelan pro-democracy politician wins Nobel Peace Prize

Craig Crowther
October 10, 2025

Maria Corina Machado has been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize. The Venezuelan politician has become a symbol of the opposition, campaigning against the authoritarian government. The committee recognized her tireless work promoting democratic rights.

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Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, has won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Known for her fight for democratic freedom, she expressed humility, calling the award a recognition of her country's struggle. Barred from last year's presidential race and forced into hiding, Machado's new global profile may shield her from further repression.

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