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.
"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,"
stated Congressman Carlos A. Representative María Elvira Salazar likened Machado to "the Simon Bolivar of our era" and emphasized her role as a symbol of resistance for the entire continent.
"Today, the world honors a woman who embodies the spirit of freedom for an entire continent,"
she declared.
Author summary: Cuban Americans praise Machado's Nobel win.