The Take Why the Nobel Peace Prize sparked fury in Caracas
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Oct 16, 2025 
Teresa Bo, Al Jazeera English correspondent, sheds light on the political turmoil in Venezuela following opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize win. Maduro's outrage reflects his feeling of threat, as Machado praises Trump and dedicates her prize to him. Teresa traces Machado's rise from engineer to political figure, explores her proposed economic plans, and reveals how Maduro's erratic behavior may signal his diminishing power. The conversation dives deep into the implications of the award for democracy in Venezuela and the role of international alliances.
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Nobel Prize Amplified Opposition Momentum
- The Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado signaled strong international support for Venezuela's opposition.
- The award intensified pressure on Nicolás Maduro and heightened fears of U.S. intervention.
From Congresswoman To Exiled Opposition Leader
- Maria Corina Machado rose from congresswoman to barred presidential candidate and then opposition unifier.
- She mobilized large street protests and remains in hiding after election disputes and detentions.
Machado's Pro-Trump Alignment Matters
- Machado publicly praised and dedicated the award to Donald Trump, reflecting her close ties to the U.S. right.
- That linkage deepened Maduro's narrative that the prize represented foreign interference.