The Nobel Peace Center has declared that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado remains the winner of the coveted prize, despite presenting it to President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House. The center stated this in response to questions about the legitimacy of the award, which was presented to Trump by Machado.
Machado had met with Trump on Thursday as part of her efforts to push for democracy and human rights reforms in Venezuela. After the meeting, she handed Trump a Nobel Peace Prize medal, sparking controversy over the legitimacy of the award and whether it should be awarded to someone who is critical of the Venezuelan government.
The Nobel Peace Center's declaration has added fuel to the fire, with many Venezuelans expressing outrage at what they see as an attempt by the US government to influence Venezuela's politics. The center's stance on this issue is seen as a significant development in the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.
Despite the controversy, Machado remains a vocal advocate for democracy and human rights in Venezuela, and her efforts have been widely praised by supporters of the opposition movement. The Nobel Peace Center's decision to declare her the winner has sparked a heated debate about the role of the Nobel Prize in promoting peace and human rights.
Machado had met with Trump on Thursday as part of her efforts to push for democracy and human rights reforms in Venezuela. After the meeting, she handed Trump a Nobel Peace Prize medal, sparking controversy over the legitimacy of the award and whether it should be awarded to someone who is critical of the Venezuelan government.
The Nobel Peace Center's declaration has added fuel to the fire, with many Venezuelans expressing outrage at what they see as an attempt by the US government to influence Venezuela's politics. The center's stance on this issue is seen as a significant development in the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.
Despite the controversy, Machado remains a vocal advocate for democracy and human rights in Venezuela, and her efforts have been widely praised by supporters of the opposition movement. The Nobel Peace Center's decision to declare her the winner has sparked a heated debate about the role of the Nobel Prize in promoting peace and human rights.
, right? And now the Nobel Peace Center is saying she's still the winner, which is just adding fuel to the fire and people are getting really upset in Venezuela about it 
. I mean, some folks see it as a way for the US government to influence the politics there, but Machado is like super passionate about democracy and human rights for Venezuela, so I guess it's hard to blame her for trying different approaches 
. It just highlights how complicated these things can get when you're talking about peace prizes and geopolitics 
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It's crazy that the Nobel Peace Center is just now saying Machado was the real winner all along. I mean, Trump did take the prize from her, but that doesn't make it legit, right? 
I think what really gets me is how this whole thing highlights the tension between personal conviction and external pressure. Machado's still fighting for democracy and human rights, but now she's caught up in this huge international controversy.
. but is the prize even worth having if you're gonna just hand it to someone like Trump? 
! First off, Machado handing Trump that medal was already a major no-no, but now the Nobel Peace Center is saying she's the actual winner? That's some wild stuff 
. It's like they're trying to send a message or something, and honestly, it just looks like a PR stunt 
. And what's with all the drama from Venezuelans thinking the US government is trying to meddle in their politics? Like, calm down guys, it's just an award 
... or is it? 
Trump handing out the prize kinda sounds like those tough decisions that we all gotta face in life, ya know? The question is, did Machado step up to the plate or was it just a power play? The real winners here seem to be Venezuela's people who are still fighting for their freedom. 
. I'm all for criticism of the government, but come on, this is just embarrassing 
. Can't we just have a straight conversation about what's going on in Venezuela without using a Nobel Prize as some kind of publicity stunt? 
I'm so confused about this whole thing 
I mean, I get what she's trying to do, but it feels like she took advantage of the situation 
. Now everyone's talking and it's causing even more drama 
. Can't we all just agree on who deserves the prize? 
But seriously, this whole thing is super confusing... did Trump actually deserve it or was it just a PR move? 
It feels like the Nobel Peace Center just wanted to stir up some controversy and get everyone talking again. 
Anyway, I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out in Venezuela... 
. Trump didn't even have to do anything for it, he just happened to be there when she handed it over... coincidence? 
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I'm low-key disappointed that María Corina Machado is still being recognized for her efforts, considering she presented the prize to Trump who's been super vocal about his opinions on Venezuela 
. But at the same time, I get why she did it - she's been a thorn in the side of the Venezuelan government for years and has dedicated her life to promoting democracy & human rights #StandWithMachado #VenezuelaDeservesBetter 
#VenezuelaDeservesDemocracy
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. Like, why did Machado even do that with Trump if she didn't want him to get the prize? 
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, but this whole thing has me shook 
. Giving Trump the medal seemed like a publicity stunt to get attention for her cause. Still, you can't deny the passion and dedication she has for Venezuela