{"id":2497383,"date":"2025-10-10T07:34:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T11:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/venezuela-opposition-leader-maria-corina-machado-awarded-nobel-peace-prize-over-trump\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T07:35:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T11:35:43","slug":"venezuela-opposition-leader-maria-corina-machado-awarded-nobel-peace-prize-over-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/venezuela-opposition-leader-maria-corina-machado-awarded-nobel-peace-prize-over-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize over Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fvenezuela-opposition-leader-maria-corina-machado-awarded-nobel-peace-prize-over-trump%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2497383&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Nobel Peace Prize for this year has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/history-repeats-itself-democrats-are-using-tactics-of-the-marxists-of-1917-in-russia-to-steal-2020-election\/\" title=\"History Repeats Itself: Democrats Are Using Tactics of the Marxists of 1917 in Russia to Steal 2020 Election\">awarded<\/a> to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. She was recognized for her courageous efforts in promoting democracy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-womens-soccer-team-kneels-for-anthem-wears-black-lives-matter\/\" title=\"US Women&#039;s Soccer Team Kneels for Anthem, Wears &#039;Black Lives Matter&#039;\">human rights<\/a> in Venezuela, especially in her fight against the authoritarian regime of President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro. Machado, who has faced persecution and was forced into hiding, was praised by Joergen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, as a brave champion of peace and democracy. machados work focused on achieving a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. Although former U.S.President Donald Trump was considered a potential recipient due to his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-call-between-biden-and-zelensky-did-not-go-well-but-ukrainian-and-american-officials-deny-anonymous-leaking\/\" title=\"Report: Call Between Biden And Zelensky \u2018Did Not Go Well,\u2019 But Ukrainian And American Officials Deny Anonymous \u2018Leaking\u2019\">conflict resolution efforts<\/a>, he was deemed ineligible this year becuase his relevant accomplishments occurred after the nomination deadline. The committee highlighted Machado&#8217;s civilian courage and her leadership in mobilizing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/limbaugh-americans-must-never-throw-in-the-towel\/\" title=\"LIMBAUGH: Americans Must Never Throw In The Towel\">democratic forces<\/a> in Latin America, emphasizing the importance of defending freedom with determination and courage. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize over Trump<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2368395\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The committee for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3843471\/trump-2025-nobel-peace-prize-announcement\/\">Nobel Peace Prize<\/a> named Venezuelan opposition leader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3145335\/venezuela-opposition-leader-calls-for-more-assistance-from-us-in-election-quandary\/\">Maria Corina Machado<\/a> the recipient of this year&rsquo;s award.<\/p>\n<p>Machado was recognized for her efforts against Venezuelan President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nicolas-maduro\/\">Nicolas Maduro<\/a>. Machado received the award over U.S President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>, who generated much attention as a possible recipient of the award for his efforts in resolving multiple foreign conflicts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3844942\/sanders-plans-robot-tax-legislation\/\">Sanders plans &#8216;robot tax&#8217; legislation to save jobs from AI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3845308\/trump-ultimate-legacy-peacemaker-disruptor-gaza\/\">What will Trump&#8217;s ultimate legacy be:&nbsp;peacemaker or &#8216;disruptor&#8217;?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3845421\/dhs-video-airports-kristi-noem-blaming-dems-for-shutdown\/\">New DHS video at airports to feature Kristi Noem blaming Dems for shutdown<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>However, the deadline for this year&rsquo;s nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize was due on February 1, 2025, according to reports. Trump began his second term on January 20, and his work to resolve global conflicts did not occur until months later. However, his accomplishments would make him eligible for next year&rsquo;s award.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Joergen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, deemed Machado a worthy recipient. He characterized the Venezuelan politician, who was forced to go into hiding in her country to avoid persecution on multiple occasions, as a &ldquo;brave and committed champion of peace.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;She is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >tireless work promoting democratic rights<\/a> for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/nobel-peace-prize-goes-maria-corina-machado-despite-calls-trump-receive-award\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> Frydnes.<\/p>\n<p>Frydnes hailed her bravery and lauded her &ldquo;civilian courage.&nbsp;He also celebrated her as a beacon of democracy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3843828\/what-to-know-most-controversial-nobel-peace-prize-wins\/\"><strong>WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As the leader of the Democratic Forces in Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado is one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America,&rdquo; Frydnes said. &ldquo;Democracy depends on people who refuse to stay silent, who dare to step forward despite grave risk, and who remind us that freedom must never be taken for granted, but must always be defended with words, with courage, and with determination.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;She is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize 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,&rdquo; Frydnes said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Venezuela&#8217;s Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize over Trump<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2497386,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AP25010016482374.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[64941,42801,40256,3634,50813],"class_list":["post-2497383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-maria-corina-machado","tag-nobel-peace-prize","tag-opposition-leader","tag-trump","tag-venezuela-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AP25010016482374.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2497383","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2497383"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2497383\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2497388,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2497383\/revisions\/2497388"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2497386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2497383"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2497383"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2497383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}