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Caracas Rooftop Bar Buzzes Amid Economic Struggles

2/27/2026

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  • The 360 rooftop bar in Caracas, Venezuela, is bustling despite high drink prices, signaling residents' desire to escape harsh realities.
  • Verónica Sanguino, 19, said she saved for weeks to enjoy a night out with friends.
  • The city, battered by economic decline and authoritarian rule, is showing signs of revival with new restaurants and packed nightclubs.
  • This resurgence occurs amid recent U.S. military actions targeting Nicolás Maduro.