Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado has revealed that she symbolically presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the gesture as a sign of gratitude for his role in supporting democracy and freedom in Venezuela.
According to Machado, the moment was meant to acknowledge what she sees as Trump’s firm stance against authoritarianism in the South American nation.She explained that while the Nobel Peace Prize is a personal honor, the medal was offered as a symbolic act rather than a transfer of the award itself. Machado stressed that the recognition belongs to the broader struggle of the Venezuelan people and those who have supported their quest for political change.
The disclosure has sparked public debate, with critics questioning the political implications of the gesture, while supporters argue it highlights international backing for Venezuela’s opposition movement. Nobel officials have also reiterated that the prize and its title are non-transferable, regardless of any symbolic presentation.
Machado’s remarks come amid continued political uncertainty in Venezuela, as opposition leaders seek stronger international alliances to challenge the country’s long-running crisis. The gesture toward Trump has further underscored the close ties between parts of the Venezuelan opposition and key figures in U.S. politics.
