The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a decision that has sparked reactions from both the White House and Caracas. US President Donald Trump, who publicly claimed he deserved the award, was not selected by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The committee cited Machado’s tireless advocacy for democratic freedoms in Venezuela and her commitment to a peaceful transition to democracy. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused Machado of acting as a front for US interference, claiming she channels funds to anti-government groups.