DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Revelers chanted 'liberty' and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the American military attack that toppled Nicolás Maduro’s government—a stunning outcome they had longed for but left them wondering what comes next in their troubled homeland. People gathered for a rally in Doral, Florida, a Miami suburb where roughly half the population is of Venezuelan descent, as word spread that Venezuela’s president had been captured. 'We’re like everybody — it’s a combination of feelings, of course,' said Alejandra Arrieta. Amidst palpable excitement, the community expressed their hopes for Venezuela’s future, with many advocating for international humanitarian support to facilitate recovery. 'Removing an authoritarian system responsible for these crimes creates the possibility for recovery,' said Niurka Meléndez, a fellow Venezuelan activist.
Venezuelans Celebrate as Maduro's Regime Falls
Venezuelans Celebrate as Maduro's Regime Falls
A crowd gathers in Doral, Florida, expressing hope for a new beginning after the U.S. military's action to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The event highlights a mix of joy and uncertainty among the Venezuelan diaspora.
In Doral, Florida, Venezuelans rejoiced as news broke of Nicolás Maduro's capture by the U.S. military, waving flags and chanting 'Liberty!' The community reflects on years of struggle and the hope for a better future in Venezuela post-Maduro. With approximately 8 million Venezuelans displaced, many look for new opportunities in the United States, while urging for international support to rebuild their homeland.
