Oslo: Over the past year, Maria Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been compelled to remain in hiding.
Despite facing serious threats to her life, she has chosen to stay in Venezuela a decision that has become a source of inspiration for millions around the world, the Norwegian Nobel Committee noted on X.
Her situation highlights the vital importance of recognizing courageous defenders of freedom who confront authoritarian power. Democracy thrives when individuals refuse to remain silent, stepping forward even in the face of grave danger.
Machado’s steadfastness is a powerful reminder that freedom is never guaranteed; it must be actively safeguarded with words, with courage, and with unwavering determination.