Monday, 13 October 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Friday drew mixed reactions in Latin America, with some leaders offering praise, strong condemnation by others Mexico choosing to remain silent.
The announcement of the award had some pointing to her past rhetoric and actions, which was characterized as violent or supportive of foreign intervention.
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