Venezuela’s social movements, women’s organizations, workers and youth mobilized in Caracas this Tuesday to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the birth of Commander Hugo Chavez Frias, affirming the endurance of his political legacy amid ongoing economic challenges.

Thousands of Venezuelans take to the streets of Caracas this Tuesday to mark the 72nd anniversary of the birth of Commander Hugo Chavez.

The mobilization served not only as a remembrance of the late leader’s birth on July 28, 1954, but also as a demonstration of the enduring organizational capacity of the country’s popular sectors.

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The governor of Táchira state, Freddy Bernal, delivered remarks at the close of the event and affirmed that the best way to honor the Commander lies in the population’s capacity to respond in the face of adversity.

“The best honor for Commander Chávez is that here no one is saddened, here no one lowers their head, here no one gives up. This people rises up amid difficulties to remember Bolívar and Chávez,” he stated.

Bernal emphasized the importance of maintaining popular organization in the territories, recalling the premise enunciated by the late leader Lina Ron: “Only the people save the people.” In this sense, he urged the consolidation of historical consciousness, the exercise of strategic patience to avoid falling into provocations, the accumulation of forces, and the sustained active presence in the streets.

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Call to the Nation

In a speech that blended emotion with political resolve, Bernal broadened his message beyond the ranks of Chavism. “What is at stake right now is not the fate of a party. What is at stake right now is not the fate of the Patriotic Pole. What is at stake right now is called the homeland. And the homeland is the child, the homeland is the woman, the homeland is the youth, the homeland is the elder, the homeland is the future,” he emphasized.

The governor extended a call for unity to any person who feels the flag and the eight stars of the nation, regardless of their previous political positions or electoral participation, inviting citizens to actively integrate into the debate for Venezuela. This inclusive appeal sought to transcend party lines and gather broader support for what Bernal framed as a patriotic cause above partisan interests.

The Táchira governor also denounced that the nation continues under an “economic criminal blockade” and reiterated the demand for the immediate cessation of unilateral sanctions imposed against Venezuela. He argued that external coercive measures have compounded the country’s economic difficulties and directly affected the living conditions of the Venezuelan people.

For her part, the Acting President Delcy Rodríguez recalled that the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution “dedicated his life to Venezuela and left an indelible mark on the history of our country”.

“His legacy remains in the memory of the Venezuelan people and inspires us to continue working for a nation of peace, social justice and prosperity,” she added.

Text reads: “We commemorate the birth of Commander Hugo Chávez, who dedicated his life to Venezuela and left an indelible mark on our country’s history. His legacy remains in the memory of the Venezuelan people and inspires to continue working for a nation of peace, social justice and prosperity.”

Since Hugo Chávez’s passing in March 2013, his birthday has become an annual date of reflection and reaffirmation for the Bolivarian movement.

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