Two Venezuelan opposition leaders, María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, were awarded the Sakharov Prize, the most important distinction of the European Union in the field of human rights. The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, made the announcement on Thursday.
María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia have been recognized for their brave struggle in favor of human rights in Venezuela. This award is a recognition of their dedication and efforts to promote democracy and freedom in their country, despite the adversities and repression they face in their homeland.
The awarding of the Sakharov Prize to these Venezuelan opposition leaders sends a clear message of solidarity and support to all those who fight for the defense of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Venezuela and around the world. It is a recognition of their bravery and commitment at a crucial moment for democracy in Venezuela.
