Where Is María Corina? Nobel Winner and Venezuela Leader Who Praised Trump

Machado has previously expressed strong endorsement for Trump's assertive stance against the Maduro administration and has openly supported external pressures, including military intervention, to bring an end to what she describes as communist governance in the nation.

Machado became the international figure of Venezuela’s opposition following her receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025. Her ascent has paralleled Washington’s increasing measures against Caracas, which include a military buildup in the Caribbean, attacks on suspected drug-trafficking vessels, and a blockade on tankers transporting Venezuelan oil.

Earlier, Machado journeyed to Oslo, Norway, to accept her Nobel Peace Prize. This visit was her first public engagement after over a year of concealing herself in Venezuela, living under the persistent threat posed by state authorities.