Cuban American Lawmakers Applaud Nobel Peace Prize Win for María Corina Machado
On Friday, several Cuban American legislators expressed their joy over the awarding of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, praising her courage and dedication to advancing democracy in Latin America.
Congressman Carlos A. stated:
Today marks one of the most rewarding moments of my career. María Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize, a nomination I shared with my colleagues: Marco Rubio, María Elvira Salazar, and Mario Díaz-Balart—a moment I'll never forget
Representative María Elvira Salazar likened Machado to
the Simon Bolivar of our eraand emphasized her role as a symbol of resistance for the entire continent, declaring:
Today, the world honors a woman who embodies the spirit of freedom for an entire continent
Author summary: Cuban American lawmakers praise María Corina Machado.