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On October 10, 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts promoting democratic rights and resisting Nicolás Maduro's regime. Despite being forced into hiding, Machado continues to push for free elections and democracy. The award has sparked debate due to her alignment with U.S. President Donald Trump, who supports regime change in Venezuela.
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Recent polls show Latin Americans largely ignore Maduro's calls for regional solidarity, with many viewing US military intervention as the best way to restore Venezuela's democracy. This marks a shift from 2018, when regional governments coordinated a response to the refugee crisis.
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On December 11, 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado arrived in Oslo after over a year in hiding, defying a travel ban. Machado, barred from last year's presidential election, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October for her peaceful challenge to Nicolás Maduro's regime. Her daughter accepted the prize on her behalf in Oslo. Machado supports international action against Maduro and plans to return to Venezuela when security allows.
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, in hiding since January, arrived in Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote democracy. She was detained last year after protests and remains a symbol of resistance against Maduro's government. She plans to return to Venezuela soon.