Nobel Peace Winner 2025: María Corina Machado’s Journey

Who is María Corina Machado? A fearless Venezuelan opposition leader and democracy advocate.

Born: October 7, 1967, Caracas, Venezuela (Education: Industrial Engineer from UCAB, Finance at IESA, Yale World Fellow (2009))

Early Activism: Co-founded Súmate in 2002 — a civic group promoting electoral transparency.

Political Career: Elected to Venezuela’s National Assembly in 2010 with record votes for Miranda state.

Challenges Faced: Removed from office in 2014 and barred from running for public office by the Maduro regime.

Election Ban: Despite being disqualified, she led the 2023 opposition primaries with over 90% of the vote.

Leadership Role: Founder and leader of Vente Venezuela — a liberal, pro-democracy movement.

Global Recognition: Winner of the 2024 Václav Havel Prize, Sakharov Prize, and the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Symbol of Hope: María Corina Machado is seen as the face of Venezuela’s fight for freedom and democracy.

Legacy in the Making: Her courage inspires millions demanding change in Venezuela and across Latin America.