Kathmandu. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corinna Machado.
The award was given to him for his tireless efforts to promote democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for his struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in the country.
The announcement has dashed Donald Trump’s hopes of a Nobel Prize. Who had been making his presence felt for the past few days.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado continued her struggle despite being forced into hiding for the past 1 year. “Despite the serious threat to her life, she remained in the country,” the Nobel committee said. His choice will inspire millions. ’
Symbol of courage and determination
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The Nobel Committee praised Machado’s bravery, noting that when authoritarian forces seize power, it is important to recognize the courageous defenders of the freedom to stand up and resist. “Democracy depends on those who refuse to be silenced, who have the courage to move forward despite grave risks, and who remind us that freedom should never be taken for granted,” the committee said. But always save with words, courage and determination. ’
Candidate stopped but didn’t give up
Machado was an opposition presidential candidate before the 2024 elections. However, the government rejected his candidacy. She later endorsed another opposition candidate, Edmundo González Urrutia. Hundreds of volunteers crossed political lines to ensure transparency in the election.
Despite the threat of threats, arrests and torture, people monitored polling stations and ensured the results were not tampered with. However, the government refused to accept the election results and did not relinquish power. Machado was forced into hiding last year but has not fled the country despite serious threats.
“Once a relatively democratic and prosperous country, Venezuela is now a ruthless dictatorship grappling with a humanitarian and economic crisis,” the Nobel committee said in a statement. Today, most Venezuelans live in extreme poverty. While some at the peak of power are looting the nation’s wealth. The state’s violent apparatus is now oppressing its own citizens. Nearly 8 million people have fled the country, and the opposition has been suppressed through electoral fraud, legal threats and jail time. ’
