Statement by the Nobel Committee
It was made public by the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday that the Nobel Peace Prize for the year 2025 had been won by Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado. The prize was given to her for her struggle for democratic freedoms in her nation. The committee, though receiving many nominations including one by the former States President Donald Trump, chose Machado as the winner out of 338 nominations.
Purpose for the Award
It was the Nobel Committee's words that gave the prize to Machado for her continued campaign on the Venezuelan people's rights. The committee went on to say that she had been the force behind the direction Venezuela had taken from dictatorship to democracy. During the fight, she had been threatened on several occasions and was said to have resided in seclusion for the past one year.
Political Role and Peace Initiatives
In Machado was also a member of the Venezuelan parliament and an opposition leader. The Nobel Committee highlighted the fact that she has been opposed to the militarization of Venezuela and advocated for peaceful democratic change. Her leadership and actions have been an inspiration to many citizens to advocate for democratic reform.
History of the Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded 105 times since 1901. So far, 111 individuals have been awarded the prize alongside 31 organisations. The youngest winner was Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan, awarded for her struggle for education and for the prevalence of human rights. The oldest winner was Joseph Rotblat, awarded the prize when he was 86 years old.
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