María Corina Machado, Venezuelan political activist and former presidential candidate, nicknamed the “Iron Lady,” won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Her activism spans decades, working to promote fair elections, liberalization of the economy, and human rights for the Venezuelan people. She is an outspoken critic of current President Nicolas Maduro, claiming that his administration has ties to transnational drug cartel Tren del Aragua and human trafficking circles. Most recently, she supported the Trump administration, and called for its help in ousting Maduro. Her willingness to support US-backed regime change has garnered many critics, who argue that it is not reflective of the values of the Nobel Peace Prize. 

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