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At the border, there were huge numbers of Venezuelans sleeping rough, desperate for work and access to basic goods. I met a young man and his pregnant wife living on the street. Every day he was looking for any work at all, just to send money home to his parents looking after his kids. We gave him $60 and he cried his eyes out because this meant they could eat for a month.
Inside Venezuela, there were long queues for food and we visited charities struggling to feed people who were hungry.
Millions have fled the country, those that remained and supported Maduro were mobilised for pro-government protests in exchange for regular boxes of basic food, a system that keeps people dependent and compliant (no different from what the socialists do with welfare here).
Political repression is real. Protests have been violently suppressed with soldiers opening fire. Journalists and activists have been harassed, jailed and murdered. Elections have stolen and political opposition forced into exile.
I have friends who were intimidated into leaving the country, had businesses stolen and watched their life savings evaporate through hyperinflation.
Venezuela was once one of the richest countries in South America. Chavez began the destruction and Maduro finished the job.
What happens next matters, of course. But if this process leads to a transition toward a genuinely democratically elected government, then while leftist politicians slam Trump, I guarantee the overwhelming majority of Venezuelans, both inside the country and across the diaspora, will be celebrating.
Sure sure, agendas agendas.
https://x.com/PeterMcCormack/status/2007412031054332190

Politi_Rican @TheRicanMemes - Video: FAFO Maduro edition
https://x.com/TheRicanMemes/status/2007432415703138630

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd @PolkCoSheriff - PCSO deputies arrested two people (that's a BOGO) during a traffic stop Tuesday night, December 30th, in the Auburndale area of US 92 and Old Dixie Highway.
The stop was performed at about 9:52 pm, on a 2015 Chevy Malibu.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as 23-year old Christine Sheldon of Lakeland. Christine was cooperative with deputies during the stop, so we are appreciative of that.