Nobel Institute Affirms Peace Prize Cannot Be Shared Amid Machado's Offer to Trump

The Norwegian Nobel Institute has stated that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be revoked, transferred, or shared once awarded. This clarification follows Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's expression of intent to share her recent Nobel Peace Prize with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Machado, who received the prize for her efforts in promoting democratic rights in Venezuela, dedicated the award to both the Venezuelan people and President Trump. She praised Trump's role in the U.S. operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, describing it as a significant step toward democratic transition.

In a statement, the Norwegian Nobel Institute emphasized: > "Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others. The decision is final and stands for all time."

President Trump acknowledged Machado's gesture, referring to it as a "great honor." He also mentioned plans to meet with Machado in Washington the following week.

Despite Machado's dedication of the prize to Trump, the Nobel Institute's rules prohibit any sharing or transfer of the award, maintaining the integrity and finality of its decisions.