U.S. airstrikes 'Oh my gosh' eventually suspended the Winter League → What happens to WBC

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The U.S. airstrike on Venezuela has also suspended the Venezuelan Winter League. What will happen to Venezuelan players at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) tournament scheduled to be held in March.

The San Francisco Chronicle, a local media outlet in San Francisco, said on the 4th (Korea time), "Kyle Haines, who is in charge of player development for the San Francisco Giants, is in most contact with players and officials currently staying in Venezuela. But I said that I didn't get in touch with everyone," he reported.

According to AFP and other foreign media, the United States successfully arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after launching an air strike on Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, on the 3rd. In Venezuela, after Maduro's ouster, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez took over as interim president.

Due to this incident, shock waves are also spreading in the baseball world. The Venezuelan Winter League was immediately suspended. As a result, it is unclear whether the Caribbean series of the 'Champion Decision' scheduled to be held in Caracas in February will be held. Depending on the situation, there is a possibility that the venue for the final will be changed.

Attention is also focusing on whether Venezuela will participate in the WBC tournament. The United States has severed diplomatic ties with Venezuela since 2019. As diplomatic relations were cut off, it became difficult for Venezuelans living in the United States to leave and enter the country.

The issue of visa issuance is the key right now. Of course, the U.S. entry process may be simplified according to changes in the Venezuelan regime in the future.

There is currently no Venezuelan embassy in the United States. Accordingly, in order to obtain a US visa or work permit, you must visit embassies in neighboring countries such as Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia. If the U.S. Embassy opens again in Venezuela as a result of this airstrike, the entire process could be made easier.

Venezuela is aiming to win the WBC with superstars such as Ronald Acuna Jr. (Atlanta Braves), Miguel Rojas (LA Dodgers), Jose Altuve (Houston Astros), Luis Arraez (San Diego Padres), and Anthony Santander (Toronto Blue Jays).

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