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Conversation: Venezuelan opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize NHK

A: Hey there! Any news you're excited about?
B: Not really, what's up?

A: You won't believe it! Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan lady, got this year's Nobel Peace Prize!
B: Really? That's amazing! What for?

A: She's been working hard to bring democracy back to Venezuela. The Nobel Committee thinks she's super important for that!
B: Oh wow, she sounds like a real hero! I didn't know much about her before...

A: Well, she started volunteering to help kids in Caracas, the capital, around 20 years ago. Then she formed a group to push for democracy in the country.
B: That's incredible! She even tried to run for president last year but couldn't...

A: Yep, her attempt was blocked by the Supreme Court. But still, she won the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize back in October!
B: I didn't know that. That prize is for people who protect freedom of thought.

A: Exactly! And get this – even though there were threats on her life, she chose to stay in Venezuela and keep fighting.
B: Wow, that takes courage! What's she doing now?

A: She's still working hard to promote democracy in the country. Isn't she amazing?
B: Absolutely! I'm really inspired by her story. Thanks for sharing this news with me!
Summary
Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan activist, received the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to restore democracy in Venezuela. She started volunteering in Caracas around 20 years ago and later formed a group advocating for democracy. Despite threats on her life, she has continued her work and was
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Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251010_24/#conversation

Date: Oct. 10, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-10

Created: 2025/10/12 01:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 00:40

Last Read: 2025/10/12 11:38