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Machado Offered Trump Her Nobel, but Prize Institute Says It’s Not Allowed

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026JONATHAN WOLFEComments Off on Machado Offered Trump Her Nobel, but Prize Institute Says It’s Not Allowed

After María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, offered her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said it cannot be “transferred to others.”

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Iranian Authorities Assaulted Detained Nobel Laureate, Family Says

December 15, 2025Erika Solomon and Sanam MahooziComments Off on Iranian Authorities Assaulted Detained Nobel Laureate, Family Says

Narges Mohammadi and several other Iranian activists were detained last Friday. She has been beaten, requiring emergency medical treatment, and accused of working with Israel, her family said.

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Iranian Authorities Assaulted Detained Nobel Laureate, Family Says

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025Erika Solomon and Sanam MahooziComments Off on Iranian Authorities Assaulted Detained Nobel Laureate, Family Says

Narges Mohammadi and several other Iranian activists were detained last Friday. She has been beaten, requiring emergency medical treatment, and accused of working with Israel, her family said.

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Nobel Peace Prize for Venezuela’s María Corina Machado Draws Criticism

December 9, 2025December 10, 2025Genevieve Glatsky and Henrik Pryser LibellComments Off on Nobel Peace Prize for Venezuela’s María Corina Machado Draws Criticism

María Corina Machado is being honored for her push for democracy even as she backs President Trump’s military buildup and aggressive campaign against Venezuela.

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Venezuela Closes Embassy in Norway After Activist Receives Peace Prize

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025Claire MosesComments Off on Venezuela Closes Embassy in Norway After Activist Receives Peace Prize

The announcement came three days after María Corina Machado, an opposition leader, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

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María Corina Machado, Venezuela Opposition Leader, Is Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

October 10, 2025Julie Turkewitz, Jonathan Wolfe and Thomas FullerComments Off on María Corina Machado, Venezuela Opposition Leader, Is Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Ms. Machado galvanized a movement that independent analysts say won last year’s election, only to have it stolen by President Nicolás Maduro.

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María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize Despite Trump’s Campaign

October 10, 2025October 11, 2025Julie Turkewitz, Jonathan Wolfe and Thomas FullerComments Off on María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize Despite Trump’s Campaign

Ms. Machado galvanized a movement that independent analysts say won last year’s election, only to have it stolen by President Nicolás Maduro.

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Nobel Organizers Look Into Surge of Bets for Machado Ahead of Announcement

October 10, 2025October 11, 2025Michael J. de la MercedComments Off on Nobel Organizers Look Into Surge of Bets for Machado Ahead of Announcement

The committee that awards the Nobel Peace Prize was looking into whether there was advance knowledge of María Corina Machado’s win.

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Nobel Peace Prize Is Awarded to Nihon Hidankyo For Its Efforts to Rid of Nuclear Weapons

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024Hannah Beech, Hisako Ueno and Kiuko NotoyaComments Off on Nobel Peace Prize Is Awarded to Nihon Hidankyo For Its Efforts to Rid of Nuclear Weapons

Toshiyuki Mimaki, the chairman of Nihon Hidankyo, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, said his foremost wish was to “please abolish nuclear weapons while we are alive.”

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Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Rights Activist, Receives Nobel Peace Prize

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023Farnaz FassihiComments Off on Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Rights Activist, Receives Nobel Peace Prize

Ms. Mohammadi, currently held in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison, has pushed for peaceful change in Iran for 30 years, with a focus on women’s equality.

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