Several Cuban American legislators expressed their joy over the awarding of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.
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, stating:
Today, the world honors a woman who embodies the spirit of freedom for an entire continent
Author summary: Lawmakers praise Machado's courage.