In the lead-up to the announcement, Trump’s name frequently topped international odds lists after he claimed he “deserved” the award for his diplomatic efforts
Despite his insistence, the Nobel Prize for 2025 went to María Corina Machado.
”The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.”
Machado is a Venezuelan politician and industrial engineer who has been a leading voice against President Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
Even after being banned from running for office and facing repeated threats, she has continued to push for democratic reforms and free elections in Venezuela. The award is expected to strengthen the opposition’s efforts, though it will likely provoke anger from Maduro’s government. The Nobel Prize ceremony is set for December 10 in Oslo, Norway.
