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European Parliament Awards 2024 Sakharov Prize to María Corina Machado and Edmundo González.

Awards | Dated: 01 Nov 2024

On 24th October 2024, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, announced María Corina Machado Parisca, the leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela, and Edmundo González Urrutia, former Venezuelan presidential candidate, as the recipients of the 'Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2024 (Sakharov Prize)', the highest recognition awarded by the European Union (EU) for their work in defending human rights.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - María Corina was selected as the Venezuelan opposition's presidential candidate in 2023 under the "Unity Democratic Platform (PUD)". However, she was disqualified by the regime-controlled National Electoral Council (NEC).
  • - Edmundo González Urrutia is a Venezuelan politician, diplomat, international analyst, and writer. He was the presidential candidate of the Unitary Platform political alliance for the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) This award honors their efforts to restore democracy and freedom in Venezuela.
  • (ii) The official award ceremony for the Sakharov Prize 2024 will take place on 18th December 2024 in Strasbourg, France, during the European Parliament's plenary session.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, who was awarded the 2024 Sakharov Prize along with María Corina Machado?

Correct Answer: Edmundo González

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