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Venezuelans hope for change in their homeland
SUMMARY: In Venezuela, large crowds protested against President Nicolás Maduro amid claims of electoral fraud following recent elections. The opposition, led by Edmundo González, has gained significant support despite violent clashes and arrests. Activists in South Florida, including Maria Karina Machado, gathered to voice their frustrations and hopes for change. Many Venezuelans faced obstacles voting due to the regime’s actions. Former recognized president Juan Guaidó, now in exile in Miami, maintains faith in the resilience of the people protesting for democracy. The Biden Administration has called for transparency regarding the election results, but trust in the Maduro regime remains low.

CBS News Miami’s Larry Seward reports on what Venezuelans in South Florida are saying about the situation back home.
Also, CBS News Miami’s Eliott Rodriguez interviewed former Venezuelan President Juan Guaidó.
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Bus driver shoots 2 passengers dead after argument, police say
SUMMARY: In Miami Gardens, two men were shot and killed by a Miami-Dade transit bus driver after an argument early Sunday morning. The incident occurred on a bus during a routine route. Police responded to a disturbance call, and the victims were later pronounced dead at Aventura Hospital. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, expressing concern over violence in the community. The driver, who is in custody, shot the passengers during the altercation; authorities are investigating the situation. Miami-Dade officials clarified that bus drivers are not permitted to carry firearms for self-defense. The shooting is under investigation.
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Spotty showers and storms settle over South Florida
SUMMARY: South Florida is experiencing spotty showers and thunderstorms, especially as the Miami-Dade County Fair continues this weekend. Attendees should be prepared for possible rain and pack umbrellas. The area has seen light rain, with some heavier downpours reported in parts like Hollywood and Southwest Ranches. An upper-level disturbance is enhancing rain chances, with potential for isolated thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon. Although scattered showers will persist into the evening, tomorrow’s forecast suggests a decrease in rain chances as warm and humid conditions settle in, with temperatures rising into the mid-80s throughout the week.

South Florida weather for Sunday, March 30.
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Turkey arrests Swedish journalist over alleged terrorist connections to a pro-Kurdish group
SUMMARY: Turkish authorities arrested Swedish journalist Joakim Medin upon his arrival at Istanbul airport, charging him with “membership in a terrorist organization” and “insulting the president.” Medin, from Dagens ETC, was detained after he allegedly participated in a January 2023 rally in Stockholm supporting the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Turkey labels a terrorist group. The Turkish Presidency’s Counter Disinformation Center stated the arrest was not due to his journalistic work. Following the recent nationwide protests, over a dozen journalists have been detained as part of a crackdown on media coverage in Turkey.
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