Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Defending Democracy in Venezuela

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Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for defending democracy in Venezuela. A former member of the National Assembly, she has led mass movements against authoritarian rule and unified opposition forces behind democratic reforms.

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00:00The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Maria Carina Machado.

00:06The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised her work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela

00:11and her efforts to help the country transition from dictatorship to democracy.

00:17Machado founded and led an election monitoring group, served in Venezuela's National Assembly,

00:23organised mass protests against authoritarian rule and united opposition forces behind democratic reforms.

00:31The prestigious award has generated much global anticipation this year due to controversy

00:37surrounding US President Donald Trump's push to secure it.

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