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MNN Global · January 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Venezuelan Nobel laureate gives medal to Trump in show of respect

What happened: María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, presented her medal to former US President Donald Trump. Trump described the act as a gesture of mutual respect.

Why it matters:

  • Highlights ongoing political connections between Venezuelan opposition and US figures.
  • May influence perceptions of international support for Venezuela's political situation.

MNN Take: This exchange symbolises diplomatic gestures that can affect international relations, particularly regarding Venezuela's opposition movement and US involvement.

Sources: BBC News (Breaking)