India, Jan. 16 -- Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado surprised the world when she handed over her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.

Maria Machado said the gesture was meant to honour Trump's role in supporting Venezuela's struggle for freedom and democracy. It was a dramatic moment that drew global attention and sparked questions about what the gesture means for both leaders and Venezuela's future.

Maria Machado said she offered Trump her Nobel medal as a symbol of gratitude. She praised his "unique commitment to our freedom," saying the gift was a tribute to his role in supporting Venezuelan democratic efforts.

She also referenced a historical gesture between the U...