María Corina Machado was awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought on December 18, 2024.
On December 18, 2024, María Corina Machado received the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought from the European Parliament. The award recognized her unwavering leadership of the Venezuelan democratic opposition and her staunch defense of civil and political rights under an authoritarian regime. Her commitment to non-violent activism in the face of acute governmental pressure illustrated a formidable pursuit of human dignity and liberty.