María Corina Machado

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was María Corina Machado born?October 7, 1967
2. Where was María Corina Machado born?Caracas, Venezuela
3. What was María Corina Machado's job?Industrial Engineer
4. What is the advanced degree?Master's degree in Finance
5. What is the key organization founded?Súmate (vote-monitoring organization)
6. Who is María Corina Machado?María Corina Machado is a Venezuelan industrial engineer who became a leader in the opposition, fighting for fairness and freedom in her country.

Authoritarianism: A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.
Electoral Integrity: The principle that elections should be conducted fairly, transparently, and without manipulation.
Political Transition: The process of moving from one system of government to another, often from dictatorship to democracy.
Human Rights: Fundamental rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status.