Venezuelans in Memphis feel euphoria now that ‘nightmare’ is over — but dreams for future uneasy
Daniel Bastardo Blanco (center) celebrates Saturday, Jan. 3, with his family (from left) Delores Blanco, Damarggy Rojas, Carlos Gil Blanco and Rainer Bastardo at Shelby Farms. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Venezuelans in Memphis cheered the removal of their home country’s president but express fear and uncertainty about what comes next for the beleaguered South American nation.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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