Editorial: La Vanguardia

• María Corina Machado, leader of the Venezuelan democratic opposition, has received the Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting democratic rights.
• Venezuela, under a Bolivarian regime, has experienced shrinking freedoms since Hugo Chávez's electoral triumph in 1999.
• Machado has been underground since the 2024 elections, which have been widely criticized by the international community for their manipulation.
• Machado is the first Venezuelan national to receive a Nobel Prize, recognized for her sacrifices and risks for the recovery of democracy in Venezuela.
• Despite his murky claims to be deserving of the award, Donald Trump was not considered for the award by the Nobel committee.

Conclusion: The recognition of Machado highlights the importance of the struggle for democratic and human rights. Her courage and persistence are a beacon of hope amidst an oppressive regime.

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