Venezuela's Hidden Opposition Leader Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuela's opposition leader, María Corina Machado, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement was made on October 10. Machado is currently in hiding. She spoke to our reporter in 2024 about the crisis in her country. That year, President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in a disputed election. He used the military to support his claim. Many foreign governments called the vote unfair. Machado is a leading critic of Maduro's government. She described Venezuela's situation as a deep crisis. The country suffers from severe economic problems and widespread poverty. The Nobel Committee recognized her peaceful struggle for democracy. The prize brings global attention to Venezuela's political conflict. (This interview first aired on November 3, 2024.)