Geopolitical Economy Report Nobel Peace Prize winner supports Israel's genocide & Trump's war on Venezuela
Oct 11, 2025
The discussion centers around María Corina Machado, a controversial Nobel laureate backed by the U.S. who has openly supported Israel amidst accusations of genocide. It explores her connections to Donald Trump's regime-change efforts in Venezuela, highlighting her calls for military intervention and privatization of the country’s oil resources. The podcast critiques the Nobel Committee's decision, revealing the historical precedent of awarding figures tied to U.S. military interests, while underscoring the devastating impact of sanctions on Venezuelan citizens.
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Nobel Prize Used Politically
- The Nobel Peace Prize can reward figures aligned with US foreign policy rather than pacifists.
- Ben Norton argues Maria Corina Machado exemplifies this by backing US intervention and Israel during Gaza's assault.
Machado Supports Israel And Intervention
- Machado publicly supports Israel while Venezuela's government backs Palestine.
- Norton highlights Machado even asked Israel to invade Venezuela to overthrow Maduro.
UN Findings On Gaza Highlighted
- A UN commission concluded Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, according to Norton.
- Norton links that finding to support from the US and Venezuela's far-right opposition.