In a broadcast on Wednesday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made bold claims about the cities of Barcelona and Puerto La Cruz, stating that they are more beautiful, recovered, and prosperous than New York. Maduro went on to invite Venezuelan migrants to return to the country, emphasizing the need for unity in facing challenges ahead.
Maduro urged the United States to lift all sanctions against Venezuela, promising that with the removal of these restrictions, the country will see significant investment and growth within a year. This, he believes, will ultimately lead to the return of all migrants to a thriving Venezuela.
The President’s comments come amidst ongoing political and economic turmoil in Venezuela, with many citizens fleeing the country in search of better opportunities abroad. Maduro’s optimistic outlook and call for unity may inspire hope among those who have left their homeland, although it remains to be seen whether his promises will come to fruition.