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Former President George W. Bush painted a portrait of Maria Corina Machado for his book «The Call for Freedom»

Former US President George W. Bush included a portrait of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in his new book 'The Call of Freedom' and exhibition, featuring 44 portraits of people persecuted globally for their identity, politics, or beliefs.

George W. Bush featured a portrait of María Corina Machado in his book 'The Call of Freedom' and exhibition

The book contains 44 portraits of individuals persecuted worldwide for ethnicity, gender, politics, or religious beliefs

The book launch is scheduled for March 9, 2027, following an initial announcement on September 16, 2026

Bush met with Machado at the White House on May 31, 2005, while she was co-founder of Súmate

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