An industrial engineer with a master's degree in finance, Machado began her political career as a founder of the vote-monitoring organization Súmate. She is the National Coordinator of the political …

Jan 4, 2026 · Machado rose to global prominence last year with her win of the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. She has been an outspoken critic of Maduro's party, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela …

4 days ago · Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado told President Donald Trump during a private White House luncheon her party had a mandate to lead.

Dec 11, 2025 · María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, said she was able to leave the country with the help of the United States after spending more than a year in hiding.

Maria Corina Machado has led the struggle for democracy in the face of ever-expanding authoritarianism in Venezuela. Ms Machado studied engineering and finance, and had a short career …

5 days ago · Trump accepts a Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuela’s Machado The Venezuelan opposition leader said she handed her 2025 award to the president, an extraordinary move to regain …

4 days ago · María Corina Machado is a leading Venezuelan opposition figure and vocal critic of the Chávez and Maduro regimes. Her decades-long fight for democracy and political freedom, which …

5 days ago · Maria Corina Machado's attempt to sway Donald Trump came after he dismissed the idea of installing her as Venezuela's leader to replace Nicolás Maduro.

4 days ago · Machado and Trump met at the White House amid uncertainty over the future of Venezuela.

5 days ago · María Corina Machado, who won the 2025 prize, presented her medal to Trump during a private meeting at the White House on Thursday in appreciation for deposing Venezuela's repressive …