EU Parliament awarded Sakharov Prize to Venezuelan opposition leaders Machado and González Urrutia for democracy and human rights advocacy.

The European Union's Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia for their dedication to democracy and human rights in Venezuela. Despite facing government repression, they have campaigned for a fair transition of power. The prize, valued at €50,000, will be presented in December in Strasbourg, France.

October 24, 2024
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