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Nobel Prize for Machado: Trump Open to Accepting

1/13/2026

Summary

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred.
María Corina Machado suggested giving her prize to U.S. President Donald Trump, praising him for removing Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed willingness to accept the prize, calling it a 'great honor'.
Critics condemned the exchange as undermining Machado's position and the Nobel Prize's integrity.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, the Nobel Committee awarded the Peace Prize to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for his role in resolving the long-standing conflict with Eritrea. However, his leadership faced criticism following the outbreak of the Tigray War in 2020, which resulted in significant humanitarian crises. This controversy highlights ongoing debates about the Nobel Prize's political implications and its role in international diplomacy.

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Story summary

The Norwegian Nobel Committee clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred.
María Corina Machado suggested giving her prize to U.S. President Donald Trump, praising him for removing Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed willingness to accept the prize, calling it a 'great honor'.
Critics condemned the exchange as undermining Machado's position and the Nobel Prize's integrity.

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