FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A Fresno man, who was born and raised in Venezuela, expressed his support for the United States’ actions against the Venezuelan government.
Jesus Luna, who moved to the U.S. nearly 40 years ago, said his family is fleeing from Venezuela due to the political situation under President Nicolás Maduro.
“All of my family there have been struggling; most of them have left the country,” Luna said. “They’re all spread out throughout Latin America as a result of this.”
He believes Maduro poses a threat not only to regional democracies but also to the U.S..
He said one example is the thousands of Venezuelans that have left the country and migrated to the U.S. because of the growing tensions.
“A lot of them are seeking refuge out here,” Luna said. “That would have never ever happened had it not (been) for the political policies of Maduro and his gang of criminals.”
Luna supports the U.S. strategy, which includes seizing an oil tanker from Venezuela, as a means to weaken Maduro’s regime.
“Nothing is going to happen there unless the U.S. keeps doing what they’re doing, which is forcing the issue,” Luna said.
Luna emphasized the importance of cutting off financial resources to dismantle what he describes as a “criminal organization.”
“I’m full-heartedly supporting whatever happens out there so we can get rid of them,” Luna said. “Get rid of other countries that are teetering in the same situation.”