Pittsburgh reacts to US capture of Venezuelan President, Maduro

Some residents protested the action, while others who emigrated from Venezuela said they cried tears of joy and even thanked President Donald Trump.“I feel happy because Maduro is in jail,” said Jesus Contreras, who moved to Pittsburgh three years ago.Contreras emigrated from Venezuela to Pittsburgh to join his brother, Luis, and sister-in-law Marialejandra Contreras, who came three years earlier. I feel the whole time anxious and scared to be there because there is a lot of repercussions if you are against Maduro.”The family told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 they are anxious but hopeful for the future and believe military action was the only way to help Venezuelans still living in the country, who they say have no way to help themselves. “They’re against the idea that Trump wants to run Venezuela from the White House — that it’s up to people in the United States to decide the political and economic future of Venezuela, when that should be the people of Venezuela’s decision themselves,” June Wearden, one of the protest organizers, said.Both the Hermoso family and demonstrators asked what a U.S.-led future for Venezuela will look like in the days ahead.VIEW OUR RELATED COVERAGE ABOVE: Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel

Author: Felicity Taylor

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