Two playoff runs, a deported leader and a protest: See the photos behind this week’s headlines
By Miami Herald Photo Staff
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler reacts after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter of Game 4 in the first-round NBA basketball playoff series at the Kaseya Center on Monday, April 24, 2023, in downtown Miami, Florida.
MATIAS J. OCNER
mocner@miamiherald.com
This week’s top headlines included the deportation of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó, two playoff runs and the celebration of Israel’s 75th anniversary in Miami.
Here are some of the best photos behind the headlines, which were captured by the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald visual journalists:
University of Miami staff member Amanda Valdespino wears earrings that says “Read Banned Books” as UM faculty hold a teach-in to raise awareness about two law proposals backed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that would affect higher ed, House Bill 999 and Senate Bill 266. Students and faculty gathered at Rock Plaza on campus in Coral Gables, Florida, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Israelion Moor-7 Hebrew Bey, who claims to be an “Aboriginal National,” speaks during a tense council meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 to discuss a possible annexation by the City of Hialeah of part of Brownsville, a historic Black neighborhood in Miami-Dade County. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Miami Marlins batter Jorge Soler grounds out during the first inning of a MLB game against the Chicago Cubs at loanDepot Park, in Miami, Florida, on Friday, April 28, 2023. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó speaks to reporters during a press conference at La Jolla Ballroom in Coral Gables on April 27, 2023. Guaidó arrived to Miami after the Colombian government deported him, saying he had entered the country illegally. Jose A. Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com
Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg high fives fans while walking on the ice before the first period of Game 4 of a first round NHL Stanley Cup series against the Boston Bruins at FLA Live Arena on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Sunrise, Florida. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com
Bengalma Charter School Hollywood students walk to their seats as the South Florida community celebrated Israel’s 75th Independence Day on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Over 6,000 convened at LoanDepot Park as they paraded into the ballpark and enjoyed musical performances, interactive games, and videos in Miami, Florida. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com