The European Parliament has awarded its prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González. This esteemed honor recognizes their unwavering commitment to representing the Venezuelan people in their struggle to restore freedom and democracy amid ongoing political turmoil.
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Why in the news? | The European Parliament has awarded its prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González. |
Purpose | Recognizes their efforts to represent the Venezuelan people in their struggle for freedom and democracy. |
Sakharov Prize Overview | |
Establishment | First awarded in 1988 to Nelson Mandela and Anatoli Marchenko. |
Purpose | Highest EU tribute to individuals or organizations protecting freedom of thought and human rights. |
Significance | Honors contributions to freedom of expression, rights of minorities, and rule of law. |
Presentation | Awarded annually with a €50,000 endowment at a formal plenary session in Strasbourg. |
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