Venezuela's opposition leader and pro-democracy activist María Coria Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
Machado, 58, was hailed by the Nobel Committee as "one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America in recent times" and praised for her "tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela".
For years she has campaigned against Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro Moros, whose 12-year rule is viewed by many nations as illegitimate.
Among those who missed out was US President Donald Trump, who has made no secret of his desire to get the prestigious award, with multiple public overtures on the seven wars he claims to have ended.
Nominations for the award closed in January. A White House official responded by saying the "Nobel Committee proved they place politics over peace" .
