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14-12-2025
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been arrested in Iran, according to her foundation and supporters. Mohammadi, a prominent women's rights activist, was detained in the eastern city of Mashhad while attending a memorial ceremony for a lawyer who was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The Nobel Committee has expressed deep concern over her arrest, calling for her immediate release and clarification on her whereabouts. Mohammadi has a history of activism against female oppression in Iran and has been arrested multiple times, serving multiple sentences. Her latest arrest is seen as a continuation of the Iranian authorities' intensified crackdown on dissent.
Entities: Narges Mohammadi, Iran, Mashhad, Nobel Peace Prize, Nobel Committee • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
14-12-2025
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado plans to return to Venezuela 'as soon as possible' despite the risk of prosecution by President Nicolas Maduro's regime. Machado made a daring escape from Venezuela to accept the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway, where she was reunited with her children for the first time in nearly two years. She stated that her journey was important for Venezuelans and that she would bring the prize back home. Machado declined to give details about the complex operation that led to her safe exfiltration from Venezuela.
Entities: María Corina Machado, Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela, Norway, Nobel Peace Prize • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
14-12-2025
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure to oust President Nicolas Maduro, stating that she welcomes 'more and more pressure' for Maduro to relinquish power. Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, justified her stance by saying that strength is needed to achieve freedom and democracy. The Trump administration has been increasing pressure on Maduro, including imposing sanctions and conducting military operations in the region. Machado emphasized that the opposition's call for regime change was mandated by over 70% of the population in an election and that they need support to enforce that decision.
Entities: María Corina Machado, Nicolas Maduro, Donald Trump, Venezuela, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
14-12-2025
Experts warn that the downfall of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro could lead to a successor who is even more ruthless and corrupt, potentially unleashing a landscape dominated by drug cartels, guerrilla factions, and armed warlords. The Trump administration's escalating pressure on Venezuela has raised concerns about the potential power vacuum and the rise of non-state armed groups. Analysts point to several figures within Maduro's inner circle who could potentially succeed him, including Diosdado Cabello, Jorge Rodríguez, Vladimir Padrino López, and Delcy Rodríguez, each with their own authoritarian tendencies and potential to consolidate power.
Entities: Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela, Trump administration, Roxanna Vigil, Council on Foreign Relations • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
14-12-2025
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado credits Donald Trump for supporting Venezuela's pro-democracy movement and dedicates her Nobel Peace Prize to him. Machado, who was barred from running in the 2024 presidential election, expressed gratitude for Trump's gestures and signals of support during a difficult time for Venezuelans. She hopes to visit the U.S. and meet Trump to formally honor him. Machado remains a popular figure in Venezuela and continues to call for a peaceful transition away from Maduro's rule.
Entities: María Corina Machado, Donald Trump, Venezuela, Nobel Peace Prize, Venezuelan people • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
