Santiago, Chile – Jubilant crowds of Venezuelan fans filled the streets of Estación Central in Santiago, Chile, particularly around the Toromazote area, waving large yellow, blue, and red national flags as cars honked continuously and people cheered, danced, and embraced under streetlights late at night.
Supporters in casual clothing gathered across sidewalks and roadways, surrounded by illuminated buildings and passing vehicles decorated with flags, creating an electric atmosphere as spontaneous street celebrations spread across the Chilean capital.
The scenes unfolded at around 11:40 p.m. local time on March 17, 2026, continuing into March 18, immediately after Venezuela secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over the United States in the World Baseball Classic final in Miami. The win was sealed by Eugenio Suárez’s go-ahead RBI double in the ninth inning and closer Daniel Palencia’s strikeout for the final out, marking the country’s first-ever championship in the tournament’s 20-year history.
Similar celebrations erupted among Venezuelan communities worldwide, including in Miami and across Venezuela, combining sporting triumph with broader national pride and hopes for change.
The person who shared the scenes described it as “Venezuela Champion”.