Machado Honors Trump with Nobel Peace Medal in Historic Exchange

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump, acknowledging his support for Venezuelan democracy. The gesture was symbolic of historical ties between the two nations, despite controversies regarding Nobel Prize regulations and rising US-Venezuela tensions.

In a move laden with historical symbolism, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has awarded her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump. This gesture, occurring nearly two weeks post the US's military strikes on Caracas, highlights Trump's support for Venezuelan democratic reforms.

Machado, a Nobel laureate recognized for championing democratic rights in Venezuela, equated her act to a historic exchange between General Lafayette and Simon Bolivar. 'It serves as a testament to our nations' deep-rooted brotherhood,' she remarked, emphasizing Trump's unique commitment to Venezuela's freedom.

With both President Trump and the White House acknowledging the exchange, controversies arise from Nobel Prize rules stating that medals cannot be transferred. Meanwhile, US-Venezuela relations remain tense after the recent capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on charges including narco-terrorism.

(With inputs from agencies.)