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The Digest:

In a powerful global endorsement of democratic struggle, a leader fighting an authoritarian regime has been recognized for her courage. The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her "tireless work" and "extraordinary civilian courage" in promoting democracy and a peaceful transition in Venezuela.

Key Points:
  • María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
  • The Nobel Committee hailed her as an "extraordinary example of civilian courage."
  • She was recognized for her struggle for a peaceful transition from dictatorship.
  • Machado has lived in hiding for the past year due to threats from the government.
  • She was barred from running in the 2024 presidential election, widely seen as unfair.
  • She united the opposition behind a candidate who reportedly won in a landslide.
  • The committee hopes she can safely attend the award ceremony in Oslo in December.
This prize amplifies a global call for democracy, celebrating the resilience of an individual while casting a stark light on the oppressive regime she challenges.

Sources: BBC