Nobel Peace Prize Controversy: Machado Gives, Trump Takes, World Reacts

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News18•16-01-2026, 11:16
Nobel Peace Prize Controversy: Machado Gives, Trump Takes, World Reacts
- •Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, presented her medal to Donald Trump at the White House.
- •The act sparked global shock and criticism, given Trump's history of instigating conflicts and promoting arms sales.
- •Machado is accused of a political maneuver, planning to allow American companies to extract oil from Venezuela if she becomes president.
- •Trump accepted the medal, claiming it was in recognition of his actions, while the Nobel Committee clarified prizes cannot be revoked or transferred.
- •Trump is reportedly negotiating with Venezuela's current Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, for oil access, potentially sidelining Machado's political ambitions.
Why It Matters: A controversial transfer of the Nobel Peace Prize from Machado to Trump sparks global debate and political intrigue.
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