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    Why many Venezuelans love President Trump

    For decades, Latinos have mostly supported Democrats in Greater Los Angeles and across the country, but many Venezuelans support Donald Trump. We take a look at why.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • May 7, 2019 • 1 min read

    For decades, Latinos have mostly supported Democrats in Greater Los Angeles and across the country, but many Venezuelans support Donald Trump. We take a look at why.

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    ‘It’s not easy to leave a country when it’s falling apart’: Venezuelans in LA look home
    1. 0:00Serving Venezuelan food, when your country is in chaos
    2. 10:51Why many Venezuelans love President TrumpYou’re reading this
    3. 16:45Move over dispensaries, it’s time for cannabis lounges
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

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      Mike Madrid

      Republican strategist and author of “The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy”

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    ‘It’s not easy to leave a country when it’s falling apart’: Venezuelans in LA look home
    1. 0:00Serving Venezuelan food, when your country is in chaos
    2. 10:51Why many Venezuelans love President TrumpYou’re reading this
    3. 16:45Move over dispensaries, it’s time for cannabis lounges
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