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Carlos Baute apologizes for shouting «¡Fuera la mona!» at Delcy Rodríguez
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Venezuelan singer Carlos Baute apologized on Monday for joining chants of «¡Fuera la mona!» against Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez at a Madrid event supporting María Corina Machado. Baute insists he is not racist and got carried away by the moment's emotion. Venezuela's Embassy in Spain condemned the chants as racist and misogynistic.
Venezuelan communities in Rancagua, Curicó, Talca and Santiago held rallies on May 3 to demand the release of political prisoners in Venezuela. Opposition leader María Corina Machado called for actions in over 120 cities worldwide. Comando Con Vzla and Mundo con Vzla organized the protests in Chile.
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American Airlines operated its first direct flight from Miami to Caracas on Thursday, seven years after a US ban and months after federal approval, reconnecting families amid improved US-Venezuela ties following Nicolás Maduro's removal from power. The event drew celebrations and praise from the White House.
Chinese analysts are studying US and Israeli decapitation strikes on Iran's leadership, contrasting them with a prior US operation in Venezuela, to draw lessons for Taiwan. They argue Beijing would not overestimate such strikes, viewing them as part of a broader amphibious landing.
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Team USA will face Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic championship game on Tuesday night at loanDepot park in Miami. The United States advanced with a 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic, while Venezuela defeated Italy 4-2 in the semifinals. Nolan McLean starts for the U.S. against Eduardo Rodriguez for Venezuela.
Italy faces Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals on Monday, a matchup carrying extra significance for Team Italy manager Francisco Cervelli, who was born and raised in Venezuela. Cervelli, whose father immigrated from Italy, affirms his loyalty to Italy for the game. Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone has contributed to Italy's unbeaten run to the semifinals.
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In the final Pool D matchup of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, undefeated Dominican Republic and Venezuela face off Wednesday night at loanDepot park in Miami to determine first place. Both teams have clinched quarterfinal berths, but the winner will advance to face Korea while the loser draws defending champion Japan. Star pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Eduardo Rodriguez take the mound for a rivalry renewed since Venezuela's 2023 upset.
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