The Daily Populous Thursday January 22nd, 2026 evening edition
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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado , who recently gave away her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump, is facing backlash on social media for allegedly pushing warmongering. She wants not just Venezuela to be freed from dictatorship but also Cuba and Nicaragua, reported Times of India. While speaking to the press in Washington during meetings with US lawmakers, she said the United States can free countries of communism. “Venezuela will be free. And once we liberate Venezuela, we will keep working, and we will have a free Cuba and a free Nicaragua. And as you were saying, for the first time in history, we have the Americas free of communism, of dictatorship, of anarchism." This is a historic moment."Her remarks came days after the US carried out a military raid to exfiltrate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife from Caracas. Donald Trump confirmed that US special forces used a 'secret sonic' weapon during the daring capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, reports The Daily Mail. However, the exact nature of the weapons and how it was used is unknown. The US President claimed that 'nobody else' has the weapon, while glorifying the capabilities of the US military. NewsNation anchor Katie Pavlich asked Trump whether Americans should be 'afraid' of these sonic devices."Well yeah," Trump responded. He then added that only the US military has access to the sonic weapons by noting, 'It's something I don't wanna… nobody else has it.' "But we have weapons nobody else knows about.' Trump continued. 'And, I say it's probably good not to talk about it, but we have some amazing weapons."After Maria Corina Machado's remarks went viral on social media, the Venezuelan opposition leader came under fire from netizens with many calling her a 'hypocrite' and said she is not worthy of the Nobel. "How did this woman win the Nobel PEACE prize? Because she's a pathetic puppet of the gang deliberately confusing tyranny with freedom to justify further conquest of the Americas in line with a very long-term plan," said a user, as per TOI. "Is warmongering a requirement to win the Nobel “peace” prize?," asked another. "Shouldn't she be in Venezuela with her messaging? Oh right, Venezuelans want nothing to do with her," another user commented."She must be auditioning for another Nobel Peace Prize," another user said, poking fun. "This time she's trying to nab an official one for Trump! "hey I love peace, so let's bomb more countries!", another one quipped. Machado is a Venezuelan opposition leader who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her decades-long campaign in support of democracy and human rights in the country. She was honoured in Oslo for her “tireless work in advancing democratic rights” and her efforts to achieve a peaceful transition away from dictatorship.Earlier this month, Machado travelled to Washington, where she met US President Donald Trump at the White House and presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal as a gesture of appreciation for his support of Venezuelan “freedom.” In response, the Nobel Institute issued a statement clarifying that while the physical medal may be gifted, the status of Nobel laureate itself cannot be transferred.During Trump’s tenure, US policy toward Cuba has remained tough, with a reinforced economic embargo, restrictions on US tourism, and limits on trade with military-run entities. The MAGA leader has repeatedly criticised the Cuban government for suppressing freedoms, called for the release of political prisoners, and warned Havana to “make a deal before it is too late” amid rising regional tensions. At present, however, the US president’s primary strategic focus is Greenland, viewed as a key region in countering the influence of Russia and China.(With inputs from TOI)

Dr_Neurol on January 22nd, 2026 at 12:29 UTC »

The shocking thing is that she won the Nobel Peace prize in the first place

c0xb0x on January 22nd, 2026 at 12:27 UTC »

The peace prize is the black sheep of the Nobels.

Dresden_2028 on January 22nd, 2026 at 12:22 UTC »

So the Trump suckup is acting like Trump? Color me surprised.