- Maria Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, publicly criticized Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez.
- Machado stated Rodriguez is linked to persecution, drug trafficking, and relationships with Russia, China, and Iran, hindering international investment.
- She anticipates Venezuela becoming a key US ally following Nicolas Maduro's recent capture and hopes to lead the country through free elections.

A: Hey! Did you hear about Maria Corina Machado?

B: No, who's that?

A: She’s a Venezuelan politician. She just won the Nobel Peace Prize!

B: Wow, really? That’s amazing! What’s she been up to?

A: Well, she’s been hiding, actually. She had to leave Venezuela. She was in Norway for the prize.

B: Seriously? What did she do?

A: She’s been talking to Fox News, saying some strong things about Venezuela’s new interim president, Delcy Rodriguez.

B: Oh yeah? What did she say?

A: She thinks Rodriguez is involved in bad stuff - persecution, drug trafficking, and working closely with Russia, China, and Iran. She doesn't think investors would trust her.

B: That's pretty serious!

A: It is! And get this – she said January 3rd, when Maduro was captured by the US, will be a huge day for justice!

B: Maduro? The president? The US captured him?!

A: Yep! Apparently, she thinks Venezuela will become a close ally of the US.

B: Incredible! Does she want to be in charge then?

A: She does! She wants to go back home and have free elections.

B: Interesting! But I heard President Trump doesn’t think she’s very popular in Venezuela.

A: You heard right! He said it would be tough for her to lead.