María Corina Machado was announced as the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 laureate on October 10, 2025.
On October 10, 2025, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced María Corina Machado as the laureate of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Her unwavering commitment to non-violent advocacy for democracy and human rights in Venezuela earned her this prestigious honor. It acknowledged her indomitable spirit in the fight for free elections and governance despite significant adversities posed by an authoritarian regime.