Theodoros Marangelis, President of the Greek Community in Caracas, spoke about the country’s new reality following the arrest of former president Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to the United States, in an interview on Voice of Greece and the program “Our Global Voice” with Dimitris Kontogiannis.
Mr. Marangelis noted that changes are unfolding slowly, and that the general population has not yet seen tangible economic improvement, although there remains a sense of cautious optimism. He also expressed strong satisfaction with the recent reopening of the Greek embassy and consulate in Caracas in a new building, following their suspension of operations in 2023.
He further voiced hope that direct flights between Caracas and Greece may eventually be established, as many travelers currently transit via the United States, other European countries, or Istanbul Airport.
Finally, he highlighted Turkey’s growing presence in Venezuela, as evidenced by the operation of four Turkish schools in Caracas and the availability of Turkish, Spanish, and Arab products on supermarket shelves—contrasting with the absence of Greek products such as olive oil and cheese.