Maria Corina Machado Awarded 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for Democratic Work in Venezuela
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Summary
The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 has been awarded to Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her tireless work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela and her struggle to achieve a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. Born in 1967, Machado has been described as keeping 'the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness' and has led the democratic struggle in Venezuela.
Key quotes
· 3 pulled"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"
"Keeps the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness"
"Maria Corina Machado has led the struggle for democracy in Venezuela"
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