Washington, Jan 11 (V7N) — The Norwegian Nobel Institute has clarified that once a Nobel Peace Prize is announced, it cannot be canceled, transferred, shared, or revoked under any circumstances. The announcement comes in response to recent comments by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and an interview involving US President Donald Trump. (The Washington Post)

In a statement issued on Friday, the Nobel Institute emphasized that the award decision — made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee — is final and permanent. Once the Peace Prize is conferred, it cannot be changed or reassigned, and there is no possibility of appeal. The statement also noted that the Nobel committees do not comment on the activities or statements of awardees after the prize is awarded. (AP News)

The clarification followed remarks by María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who in an interview suggested she would like to share or give her award to President Trump as an expression of gratitude for US actions in Venezuela. Machado made the suggestion during an appearance on US television network Fox News. (The Washington Post)

President Donald Trump, who has publicly expressed interest in receiving a Nobel Peace Prize in the past, said in the same interview that he would accept the honor if offered during an upcoming meeting with Machado in Washington next week. (The Washington Post)

However, the Nobel Institute’s statement made it clear that such a gesture is not permissible under Nobel Prize rules and that the 2025 Peace Prize remains solely Machado’s. (AP News)

Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in promoting democratic rights and a peaceful transition from dictatorship in Venezuela, as announced by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in October 2025. (NobelPrize.org)

The issue has drawn global attention amid heightened tensions over Venezuela’s political situation, including recent US‑Venezuela developments.

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