The Cacique Mara baseball team from Venezuela missed the Senior Baseball World Series due to visa denial, despite winning the Latin American championship. They applied for visas in Colombia, but the US embassy did not respond in time. This situation is seen as unjust by the team and highlights the challenges faced by Venezuelans under current US travel restrictions. The tournament starts Saturday in South Carolina, where a replacement team from Mexico has been chosen. The inability to participate remains deeply disappointing for the young athletes.
The Cacique Mara team, from Maracaibo, Venezuela, was scheduled to participate in the tournament after winning the Latin American championship in Mexico. However, they were denied visas and will miss the Senior Baseball World Series, which is extremely disappointing for these young athletes.
The Venezuelan team traveled to Colombia to apply for their visas, but the US embassy didn't respond promptly. They expressed frustration at being denied the chance to fulfill their dreams.
Venezuela is among countries with US entry restrictions, with President Trump citing national security concerns. This has impacted teams like Cacique Mara and others, such as the Cuban women's volleyball team.
The Senior League Baseball World Series, a tournament for players aged 13-16, begins Saturday in Easley, South Carolina. The Venezuelan team has been replaced by another team from Mexico.
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