PHILVENSOL statement on the events unfolding in Venezuela The Philippines Venezuela Solidarity Network (Phil-Ven-Sol) stands in solidarity with the revolutionary government of Venezuela and condemns all attempts by the right-wing opposition to destabilize the legitimately elected government of President Nicolas Maduro. After the death of President Hugo Chavez, the counter-revolutionary opposition thought that it could weaken and ultimately defeat the Bolivarian revolution. However, given the victory of Nicolas Maduro, who was elected as President by an electoral system that even former US President Jimmy Carter has declared to be the best in the world, followed by the municipal elections in December, which resulted in a strong victory for President Maduro, the oppositions counter-revolutionary plans were frustrated. The electoral victories indicate that the President has the support of the majority of the people and was able to consolidate that support during the municipal elections. President Maduro has also managed to stand up to the campaign of economic sabotage - the hoarding of commodities, capital strikes and capital flight - and has continued to steer a peaceful transition to socialism in Venezuela. Phil-Ven-Sol also condemns the US government intervention in Venezuelan affairs. Its no secret that the US government has made several attempts to overthrow the revolutionary government of President Hugo Chavez and continues this policy against President Maduro. We therefore support all efforts by the Venezuelan government to defend itself and thereby the national sovereignty of Venezuela and the Bolivarian revolution towards socialism. This includes the recent expulsion of US diplomats who conspired with the right-wing protest leaders. Phil-Ven-Sol has embarked on an information campaign in the Philippines, to expose the right-wing attempts to overthrow the revolutionary government.. We will continue to follow developments, remain vigilant and pledge to step up our solidarity efforts, with the Bolivarian revolution. Mabuhay Rebolusyong Bolivariano! Mabuhay 21st Century Socialism! Venceremos! Reihana Mohideen Coordinator Phil-Ven-Sol, Philippines-Venezuela Solidarity Network
Posted on: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:32:16 +0000
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