Nobel committee says Venezuela needs democratic change despite Maria Machado’s return
The Norwegian committee awards the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, and last year gave the nod to Maria Machado for her work promoting democratic rights.
The Hindu reports that the Norwegian committee awards the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, and last year gave the nod to Maria Machado for her work promoting democratic rights.
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