'We are happy and hopeful for the future of Venezuela'
BBC••general
Key Points:
- Millions of Venezuelans, including around eight million expatriates, have been deeply affected by the recent US military operation that seized President Nicolas Maduro, sparking mixed emotions of hope and fear among the diaspora.
- Venezuelans living in Greater Manchester shared their experiences, highlighting ongoing hardships in Venezuela such as poverty, food scarcity, and political repression, while expressing cautious optimism about potential political change.
- Some expatriates, like Adolfo Marquez and Roger Munoz, see Maduro's removal as a hopeful turning point that could eventually allow them to return safely to their homeland, despite concerns about the immediate aftermath and political instability.
- Demonstrations against the US operation have occurred internationally, with groups condemning it as an act of aggression, though many Venezuelans in
