Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering fight against authoritarianism and her courageous defense of democracy.

This year, there were 338 nominees, including 244 individuals and 94 organisations.

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Known as Venezuela’s "Iron Lady," Machado has remained in hiding for over 14 months after rejecting the results of a widely disputed election declared in favor of President Nicolás Maduro.

Despite government threats, disqualification and repression, Machado has continued to call for free elections and expose human rights abuses. Her recognition comes at a critical time for Venezuel

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