Venezuelan diplomat Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize in exchange for gift

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Venezuela’s Machado Returns Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has returned her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump. According to reports, Machado presented the prize to Trump during a closed-door meeting.

In exchange for the return of the prize, Machado reportedly received a swag bag from Trump’s team. However, it is unclear if this gesture was intended as a form of compensation or simply a token of appreciation.

Machado had previously won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 for her efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Venezuela. The prize was awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee on behalf of the Norwegian Parliament.

It has been reported that Trump welcomed Machado during their meeting, which took place at an undisclosed location.

The return of the Nobel Peace Prize is not unprecedented. In 2009, a Swedish businessman sold his Nobel Peace Prize medal for $2 million to pay off debts.

Machado’s decision to return her prize comes amid ongoing tensions between Venezuela and the US. The Venezuelan government has been critical of Trump’s administration, which has imposed economic sanctions on the country.

The details of Machado’s meeting with Trump are still unclear, but it is reported that she presented him with the Nobel Peace Prize medal in a private ceremony.

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