The President of the Republic, Nicolás Madurohe went to the burning chapel to pay posthumous tribute to the leader of the working class and deputy Jacobo Torres, remembering his legacy, struggles and victories.
In his speech, the Head of State recalled on Monday the trajectory and human quality of Torres, stating that he was an admirable and exemplary man.
In addition, he said that Torres dedicated his life to teaching the history of America during his struggles, who was a avant -garde man for all areas, tireless, persevering, of ideas, who cultivated the conviction in depth.
The president recalled that in 1986, when he arrived in Cuba, he was received by Torres who was the guide of the small group of Venezuelans who were there. Then, Torres stayed to be a teacher at the School of War Combatters in Central America, since his training made him a man of great ideas and allowed him to understand the true socio -political and cultural phenomena, Venezolana de Televisión said (VTV).
He also decorated Torres with the Libertadores and Liberators Order of Venezuela in his first class Post mortem and ascended it to the rank of captain of the Bolivarian militia.
After knowing the news on Sunday afternoon, President Maduro He sent his condolences Family and friends for the death of Torres, calling him “Chancellor of the working class” and ensuring that they will continue to sign with their legacy for the union causes and the people.
