Why it matters:
The Venezuelan opposition leader’s support for the Israeli regime comes as the United Nations has issued an official statement confirming the genocide in Gaza and acknowledging Israel’s violations of international law.
What we're hearing:
Netanyahu, who had previously stated that U.S. President Donald Trump deserved the Nobel Peace Prize, congratulated Machado on receiving the award and praised her alleged efforts in promoting democracy and expanding global peace.
Context:
María Machado once wrote a letter to the Israeli Prime Minister and asked him to launch a military attack on her country and carry out a regime change operation.
The big picture:
Machado, a prominent critic of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, has long received support from Western countries for her so-called "pro-democracy stance". However, Cuba and its allies view her as a polarizing figure who has called for foreign intervention and fueled unrest. The controversy surrounding her award underscores the politicization of international recognition in Latin America’s polarized landscape.
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Cuba Slams Nobel Peace Prize for Venezuela’s Machado as ‘Shameful’
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