Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro condemns Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado as “demonic witch”

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has denounced opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, labeling her a “demonic witch,” according to reports. The statement followed Machado’s recent recognition for advocating democratic rights in Venezuela.

Maduro’s criticism emerged after the Nobel Committee awarded Machado the Peace Prize on October 10, citing her “courage and dedication to democracy” and efforts toward a peaceful power transition. The committee highlighted her role in supporting “the flame of freedom and civil rights amid repression.”

Machado, a prominent figure in Venezuela’s opposition movement, has long faced scrutiny from Maduro’s government. Her award has intensified tensions, with Maduro framing her as an adversary to national stability.

The Nobel Committee’s decision underscored Machado’s advocacy for democratic reforms, despite persistent challenges in the country.