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Machado calls for release of Nobel laureate and all Iranian political prisoners
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Machado calls for release of Nobel laureate and all Iranian political prisoners

From ABC Color · (8h ago) Spanish Critical tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado called for the immediate release of Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi and all political prisoners in Iran.
  • Machado expressed solidarity with Mohammadi, highlighting her deteriorating health due to alleged mistreatment and lack of medical care in Iranian prison.
  • She urged the international community to exert real pressure on the Iranian regime and defend the values of freedom and human rights.

From Caracas, the voice of María Corina Machado rings out in solidarity with Narges Mohammadi, a fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and all those languishing in Iranian prisons. Machado, a prominent figure in Venezuela's opposition, has unequivocally condemned the Iranian regime's brutal repression, emphasizing that Mohammadi's life is in danger due to severe health issues exacerbated by inadequate medical attention.

está en peligro después de meses sin atención médica adecuada bajo la brutal represión del régimen iraní

— María Corina MachadoExpressing deep concern over Narges Mohammadi's health and the conditions of her imprisonment.

Machado's message, amplified through her social media channels, serves as a stark reminder to the 'free world' that indifference to such injustices only emboldens oppressive regimes. She passionately calls for immediate international action and tangible pressure against Iran, framing the fight for Mohammadi's freedom as a defense of universal values – liberty and human dignity.

El mundo libre no puede seguir observando en silencio. Cada día de indiferencia fortalece a quienes encarcelan, torturan y persiguen a los defensores de la libertad y la dignidad humana

— María Corina MachadoUrging the international community to take decisive action against the Iranian regime.

This stance resonates deeply within Venezuela, where many citizens understand the struggle against authoritarianism firsthand. Machado's appeal transcends borders, connecting the fight for human rights in Iran to the broader global struggle for democracy and freedom. Her words highlight the critical importance of international solidarity in confronting regimes that systematically silence dissent and violate fundamental human rights. The situation of Narges Mohammadi, a symbol of resistance, becomes a focal point for advocating for all political prisoners, underscoring the shared fight for a more just and free world.

acción inmediata de la comunidad internacional, presión real contra el régimen iraní y la liberación de todos los presos políticos en Irán

— María Corina MachadoDemanding concrete steps from global actors to secure the release of political prisoners.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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