In the days leading up to the Nobel Peace Prize announcement, all eyes were on Trump, who has repeatedly demanded the award.

However, crushing his long-standing hopes, US President Donald Trump did not win the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize .

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to María Corina Machado , a long-standing leader of Venezuela’s pro-democracy movement.

Here are the three key reasons why Machado was honoured with the Nobel Peace Prize Award:

Unwavering civilian courage

According to the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s statement, for over two decades, Machado has stood as a fearless opponent of Venezuela’s increasingly authoritarian regime.

In a nation where dissent is often met with surveillance, arrest, or exile, Machado has remained in the cou

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