On Oct. 10, the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 was awarded to Venezuelan reform leader Maria Corina Machado. She is truly deserving of the honor, and personifies courage, positive global influence and significance, reaching beyond that troubled nation.
Last year, she successfully galvanized and led the Venezuelan opposition groups in the presidential election. Independent outside analysts agreed that the opposition won that election. Nonetheless, incumbent President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and associates stole yet another presidential election. No surprise, but there are indications their days may at last be numbered..
Ms. Machado is a conservative traditionalist, opposed to the radical socialism of the Venezuelan regime in the most fundamental terms. She strongly supports the military b