Summary
In Doral, Florida, a large Venezuelan community shows strong support for military action against the Venezuelan government, despite widespread opposition in the U.S. President Trump has announced plans for military strikes on Venezuela, claiming it targets drug routes backed by Nicolás Maduro's regime. Local Venezuelan exiles view these actions as necessary to provoke change.
Key Facts
- Doral, Florida, has a significant population of Venezuelan exiles, with Venezuelans making up about 40% of residents.
- Many Venezuelans in Doral support military intervention in Venezuela, in contrast to the general American public's disapproval.
- President Trump announced plans for military strikes on Venezuelan targets shortly, aiming to disrupt alleged drug routes.
- Trump previously reduced Temporary Protected Status (TPS) provisions, affecting Venezuelan migrants.
- In Doral, political discussions have decreased due to fears about immigration status and safety of family members in Venezuela.
- Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize in November.
- Despite fears and TPS issues, some Venezuelans still view Trump as a potential solution to ousting Nicolás Maduro.
