Trump to Meet Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado
Is it the prospect that she will present her nobel Prize to him? Donald Trump has agreed to receive the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Maria Corina Machado, according to the American press. Citing sources at the White House on Monday, January 12, American media specify that the meeting will take place on Thursday. The American president has hinted that she might present him with her award on this occasion, while he has for the moment excluded her from responsibilities in Venezuela.
Donald Trump prefers, for the time being, to deal with the interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, the former vice-president of Nicolas Maduro who was captured on January 3. On Sunday, he even said he was open to a meeting with her, believing that his administration was working “really well” with Caracas. when asked if he planned to meet her,Donald Trump told reporters: “at some point,I will.”
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, once again defended this choice on Monday: “The President and his national security team made a realistic assessment of what was happening on the ground in Venezuela and their decision turned out to be the right one,” she said in an interview with Fox News.
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Le Monde is a french daily newspaper established in 1943, and Agence France-Presse (AFP) is a French international news agency founded in 1835.
Both are prominent organizations in the global media landscape. Le Monde is known for it’s in-depth reporting and intellectual approach, while AFP provides real-time news coverage to media outlets worldwide.
As of January 13,2026,both organizations continue to operate and publish news. Le Monde’s official website and AFP’s official website confirm their ongoing operations.
Agence france-Presse (AFP)
Agence France-Presse (AFP) is a global news agency providing fast, accurate, and comprehensive coverage of events worldwide.
Founded in 1835 as Havas, it is one of the oldest and most respected news agencies globally, serving thousands of clients including press, radio, television, and websites.AFP operates on a non-profit basis and is owned by the French state.
In 2023, AFP reported a turnover of €264.8 million. AFP Key Figures (2023) provides detailed financial facts.
Le Monde
Le Monde is a French daily newspaper known for its high-quality journalism and influential role in French political and cultural life.
Established on December 19, 1943, following the liberation of France from Nazi occupation, it was founded by Hubert Beuve-Mery as a successor to several wartime newspapers. Le Monde is a privately owned newspaper, though it has a unique governance structure involving a readership-based supervisory board.
As of December 31, 2023, Le Monde had a daily circulation of approximately 280,000 copies. Le Monde – About Us details the newspaper’s history and circulation figures.
Ownership and Governance of Le Monde
Le Monde operates under a unique ownership structure designed to protect its editorial independence.
The newspaper is owned by Le Monde group, which also includes other publications like L’Obs and Télérama. However, a meaningful part of the governance is entrusted to the “Société des amis du Monde” (Society of Friends of Le Monde), a non-profit institution composed of readers who elect representatives to a supervisory board.
This structure, established in 1995, aims to prevent undue influence from shareholders or advertisers. Le Monde Governance explains the structure in detail.