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Senator Rick Scott and Colleagues Endorse Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado for Nobel Peace Prize

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Senators Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, and Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, María Elvira Salazar, Michael Waltz, Neal Dunn, Byron Donalds, and Carlos Gimenez have expressed strong support for Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. In a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, the lawmakers highlight Machado's courageous efforts to restore democratic governance in Venezuela, particularly in the face of threats and opposition from the Chavez-Maduro regime.

Machado's leadership has been instrumental in mobilizing domestic and international support for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing electoral fraud crisis in Venezuela. Her tireless advocacy for free and fair elections, as well as her efforts to bring attention to human rights abuses under the current regime, embody the principles of the Nobel Peace Prize. The lawmakers believe that Machado's "courageous and selfless leadership, and unyielding dedication to the pursuit of peace and democratic ideals, make her a most deserving candidate for this prestigious award."

Key Takeaways:

  • María Corina Machado has risked everything to restore democratic governance in Venezuela, facing severe personal threats, including attempts on her life.
  • The Chavez-Maduro regime has been responsible for 25 years of oppression, torture, murder, and economic deprivation of the Venezuelan people.
  • Machado's leadership has mobilized domestic and international support for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing electoral fraud crisis in Venezuela.
  • Her tireless advocacy for free and fair elections and her efforts to bring attention to human rights abuses under the current regime embody the principles of the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • Machado's efforts to bring a democratic peace to Venezuela benefit her country, as well as the region and the world.
  • The Maduro regime's abuses and assaults on civil society and legitimate political activity in Venezuela have caused millions to flee to other countries or remain in the imposed "prison" of their own country.
  • The peace of the region has been disturbed by Maduro's welcoming of terrorists and dictators who support him.

Statistics:

  • 25 years: the length of time the Chavez-Maduro regime has been responsible for oppression, torture, murder, and economic deprivation of the Venezuelan people.
  • Millions: the number of Venezuelans who have fled their country due to the regime's abuses and millions who remain in the imposed "prison".

Sources:

  • Letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee from Senator Rick Scott, Senator Marco Rubio, and Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, María Elvira Salazar, Michael Waltz, Neal Dunn, Byron Donalds, and Carlos Gimenez.

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