María Corina Machado Parisca

1. Identification

• Full Name / Alias: María Corina Machado Parisca
• Date of Birth / Age: October 7, 1967 / 58 years old
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: Venezuelan
• Photo/Description: Opposition leader, often described as the “Iron Lady” of Venezuela

2. Contact Information

• Address: Caracas, Venezuela (currently in hiding)
• Phone Number(s): Not publicly available
• Email(s): Not publicly available
• Social Media / Online Presence: Active on Twitter/X and other platforms as a political figure

3. Background

• Occupation / Role: Leader of Vente Venezuela (opposition party), Industrial Engineer
• Employer / Organization: Vente Venezuela, formerly Sumate (civil association)
• Education: Degree in Industrial Engineering, Master’s in Finance
• Known Associates: Edmundo González Urrutia (opposition candidate), senior advisers (many detained or exiled)
• Family: Eldest of four daughters, mother of three

4. Activities & Interests

• Hobbies / Interests: Advocacy for democracy, economic reform, political activism
• Recent Activities: Won opposition primary (2023), campaigned for presidential election (2024), continued activism despite ban and threats
• Travel History: Extensive travel within Venezuela for campaign; currently isolated due to political persecution

5. Technical/Professional Details

• Skills / Expertise: Political leadership, public speaking, organizing civil movements, engineering
• Certifications / Licenses: Industrial Engineer
• Projects / Accomplishments: Cofounded Sumate, led 2002 recall referendum, won 2023 opposition primary, Nobel Peace Prize (2025)

6. Behavioral Profile

• Personality Traits: Resilient, outspoken, determined, charismatic
• Strengths / Weaknesses: Strengths: Leadership, persistence; Weaknesses: Target of political persecution
• Motivations: Democratic reform, liberal economic policies, welfare for the poor
• Known Habits: Grassroots campaigning, maintaining close ties with supporters and allies

7. Risk Assessment

• Threat Level: High (target of government persecution, in hiding)
• Known Issues / Red Flags: Accused of treason, corruption, and supporting US sanctions by government; family threatened
• Security Concerns: Personal safety at risk, advisers detained or exiled

8. Additional Notes

• Winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy of democracy and peaceful resistance.
• Continues to campaign for opposition despite government bans and threats.
• Symbol of resistance against authoritarian rule in Venezuela.