Colombia Offers Political Asylum to Nobel Winner María Corina Machado if Requested

Colombia has offered political asylum to María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, amid her opposition to the Venezuelan government, highlighting regional political dynamics.

• Colombian Chancellor Rosa Villavicencio stated that Colombia would grant asilo político to María Corina Machado if she requests it, emphasizing support for Venezuelan opposition leaders.
• The offer comes as María Corina Machado, a prominent figure against the Venezuelan government, recently won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025, increasing her international profile.
• Villavicencio discussed the asylum offer during an interview with El País, indicating Colombias stance under President Gustavo Petros administration to support Venezuelan democracy.