Caracas, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) The debates of the foundational congress of the PSUV (United Socialist Party of Venezuela), being held in the state of Bolivar this weekend, are focused on the party's platform to prepare the official foundation of the organization.
According to members of the PSUV's Technical Commission, 1,680 delegates will discuss aspects related to the party's program, as part of the works of a meeting that will close in mid March.
The draft program was delivered to delegates from all over the country, who will meet in working commissions to analyze the proposals presented by the battalions (grassroots cells).
Several aspirants to be members of the party noted that it is the first time in Venezuelan political history that the works to found a party begin at the grassroots level.
Support Commission member Alberto Muller pointed out that the candidacies for regional elections in November might be discussed on this occasion.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez spoke about that issue recently, when he warned about the existence of applicants to different posts before the analysis of the mechanisms for the PSUV to appoint the possible candidates.
Delegates will also discuss the party's statutes and declaration of principle, among other issues.
After the proposal to found the PSUV was launched last year, 5.7 million Venezuelans registered as candidates to join the socialist organization.
No comments:
Post a Comment