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Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia were awarded the EU’s prestigious Sakharov Prize on Tuesday in recognition of their unwavering fight for democracy and human rights in Venezuela. The prize, regarded as the EU’s highest tribute to defenders of freedom, was presented during a ceremony at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola hailed the leaders’ “tireless efforts to restore freedom and democracy in Venezuela,” commending them for risking their lives to advocate for a peaceful political transition in the beleaguered nation.
Machado, currently in hiding due to threats against her life, addressed the ceremony remotely. Her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, attended in her place. González, who sought asylum in Spain following an arrest warrant issued against him, accepted the award in person.
“It is those people [of Venezuela] who truly embody the spirit of this award, in recognition of the courageous struggle to restore freedom and democracy in Venezuela.” González said, dedicating the prize to the people of Venezuela. Machado emphasized the significance of the award in her speech and stated, “This recognition, especially at this critical moment, is a testament to the world’s faith in the Venezuelan people and the unwavering pursuit of our ultimate goal: Freedom.”
Machado, an opposition figure and founder of the political movement Vente Venezuela, has long been a vocal critic of President Nicolás Maduro’s regime, advocating for free elections and democratic reform. She was the original opposition candidate for Venezuela’s 2024 presidential elections but was disqualified by the government. González, a diplomat and a politician, stepped in as the opposition’s presidential candidate. He has earned widespread support for his commitment to justice and human rights despite facing intense repression.
Maduro’s contested election victory was met with international scrutiny, with independent observers, including the EU, citing irregularities. In September the European Parliament passed a resolution recognizing González as Venezuela’s legitimate president and condemning Maduro’s regime for undermining democracy and human rights.
The Sakharov Prize, named after Soviet dissident and Nobel laureate Andrei Sakharov, was established in 1988 to honor individuals and groups who champion human rights and basic freedoms. Carrying a €50,000 endowment, it has previously been awarded to notable figures such as Nelson Mandela and Malala Yousafzai.
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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola hailed the leaders’ “tireless efforts to restore freedom and democracy in Venezuela,” commending them for risking their lives to advocate for a peaceful political transition in the beleaguered nation.
Machado, currently in hiding due to threats against her life, addressed the ceremony remotely. Her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, attended in her place. González, who sought asylum in Spain following an arrest warrant issued against him, accepted the award in person.
“It is those people [of Venezuela] who truly embody the spirit of this award, in recognition of the courageous struggle to restore freedom and democracy in Venezuela.” González said, dedicating the prize to the people of Venezuela. Machado emphasized the significance of the award in her speech and stated, “This recognition, especially at this critical moment, is a testament to the world’s faith in the Venezuelan people and the unwavering pursuit of our ultimate goal: Freedom.”
Machado, an opposition figure and founder of the political movement Vente Venezuela, has long been a vocal critic of President Nicolás Maduro’s regime, advocating for free elections and democratic reform. She was the original opposition candidate for Venezuela’s 2024 presidential elections but was disqualified by the government. González, a diplomat and a politician, stepped in as the opposition’s presidential candidate. He has earned widespread support for his commitment to justice and human rights despite facing intense repression.
Maduro’s contested election victory was met with international scrutiny, with independent observers, including the EU, citing irregularities. In September the European Parliament passed a resolution recognizing González as Venezuela’s legitimate president and condemning Maduro’s regime for undermining democracy and human rights.
The Sakharov Prize, named after Soviet dissident and Nobel laureate Andrei Sakharov, was established in 1988 to honor individuals and groups who champion human rights and basic freedoms. Carrying a €50,000 endowment, it has previously been awarded to notable figures such as Nelson Mandela and Malala Yousafzai.
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