Nobel Gesture: Machado's Medal Move to Influence Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump, expressing hope for his support in shaping Venezuela's future. While Trump accepted the medal as a symbol of gratitude, the official prize remains with Machado. Discussions on Venezuela's democratization continued.

In a remarkable diplomatic gesture, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gifted her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump during a White House meeting on Thursday. Machado hopes the move will bolster Trump's influence on Venezuela's political landscape and foster its democratization.

Trump expressed gratitude for the honor, noting the medal was recognition of his dedication to the Venezuelan people's freedom. Official sources clarified that despite the medal's presentation, the Nobel itself cannot be transferred, maintaining Machado as the official laureate.

Machado, who fled Venezuela last December and was banned from the country's 2024 election, continues to push for international support. Meanwhile, Trump remains focused on rebuilding Venezuela's economy and securing U.S. access to its oil resources, emphasizing diplomacy and economic cooperation.

(With inputs from agencies.)