The Venezuelan team won 3-2 in an exciting match held in Miami, achieving their first title in this international tournament.
The celebration took place in squares and public spaces in the capital, where the game was broadcasted on giant screens. Fans waved flags, sang, and celebrated a triumph considered historic for the national sport. Given the magnitude of the achievement, the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced the declaration of a "national non-working day of jubilation" for this Wednesday, with the aim of extending the celebrations throughout the country.
The championship has generated a strong feeling of unity and pride among Venezuelans, both within and outside the country. The victory, achieved with a close score and in the final innings, has been described as one of the most important sporting feats in recent Venezuelan history, consolidating baseball as one of the main symbols of national identity.