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Venezuelan Exiles in Chile Celebrate Hope Amid Challenges

1/11/2026

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Venezuelan exiles in Chile celebrated the U.S. operation to seize President Nicolás Maduro, gathering in Parque Almagro in Santiago.
Many expressed hope for a return to democracy, though caution remains as the regime persists.
The United Nations estimates that 23% of Venezuela's population has fled, and Chile hosts the largest group of Venezuelan migrants.
The arrival of these migrants has sparked pushback from some Chileans, amplified by President-elect José Antonio Kast's hardline stance on illegal immigration.
Despite the challenges, many Venezuelans in Chile dream of returning to help rebuild their country.

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Venezuelan exiles in Chile celebrated the U.S. operation to seize President Nicolás Maduro, gathering in Parque Almagro in Santiago.
Many expressed hope for a return to democracy, though caution remains as the regime persists.
The United Nations estimates that 23% of Venezuela's population has fled, and Chile hosts the largest group of Venezuelan migrants.
The arrival of these migrants has sparked pushback from some Chileans, amplified by President-elect José Antonio Kast's hardline stance on illegal immigration.
Despite the challenges, many Venezuelans in Chile dream of returning to help rebuild their country.