If you only read the mainstream media, you would think that Venezuela is run by a dictator who suppresses democracy and violates human rights. But the opposite is true. Contrary to media reports, a widespread social transformation is underway in Venezuela, led by a revolutionary government elected by the people with the aim of eradicating poverty and inequality by giving power to the poor. In less than a decade, the revolution has already achieved free education at all levels for all citizens, free health care for 17 million Venezuelans who never previously had access, and millions of people have become direct participants at the grassroots level of a radically new political process. This process has given confidence to the poor majority across Latin America that not only is a better world necessary, it is possible.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Venezuela: Another world is happening!
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I personally think there is some truth to what the media reports. President Hugo Chavez is responsible for countless human rights violations. He is currently holding many political prisoners, all of whom were imprisoned by the Venezuelan government on trumped-up charges in cases with manifest due process violations.
ReplyDeleteIf you are interested in this issue you should check out
http://www.TellChavez.com
Respectfully,
Ian