1. Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025.
- The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized her tireless work promoting democratic rights and advocating for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela.

2. Machado, born in 1967, has been actively involved in supporting children living in poverty in Caracas and has worked towards promoting democracy in Venezuela for approximately 20 years.
- Despite facing a ban on her presidential candidacy last year and serious threats against her life, she continues to reside in the country, inspiring millions with her commitment.

3. In October 2024, Machado won the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize for her significant contributions to protecting freedom of thought. She is still actively engaged in movements promoting democracy in Venezuela.