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  • Why an Alpharetta restaurant became the center of Venezuela reactions

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• Rallygoers in metro Atlanta protest US strike in Venezuela, while others celebrate Maduro's removal (atlantanewsfirst.com) — An Alpharetta Venezuelan restaurant, Sabor Venezolano, became a gathering spot for locals celebrating the reported capture of Venezuela’s president, reflecting joy and relief among expatriates. At the same time, more than 100 people rallied in downtown Atlanta, criticizing the U.S. strike and warning it could escalate regional conflict.
   

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