With a call to understand the attacks of the empire that intends to seize the wealth of the Venezuelan people, authorities of the National Government rendered honors this Monday, July 24, to the father of the country to celebrate the 240th anniversary of the birth of the Liberator Simón Bolívar, National Day of the Navy and the Bicentennial of the Naval Battle of Lake Maracaibo.
The call was made by the Minister for Interior Relations, Justice and Peace, Remigio Ceballos, who during his speech at the ceremony held at the National Pantheon urged to remain alert to the constant attacks by the United States government that, in addition to the sanctions imposed against the country, has tried to steal the nation’s wealth.
“Today it is necessary to understand the alerts before the attacks of the present empires who want to take over Venezuela, dominate the people, take away their freedom and take our great wealth,” Ceballos said.
This July 24 “we are present today on the day of Father Libertador to celebrate your birth, the day we celebrate the Bicentennial of the Naval Battle of Lake Maracaibo, an episode that concludes the Zulia campaign, the largest naval combat of the most important for the emancipation of the continent, its outcome cleared the way and with it the Spanish power in South America is eradicated,” he added.
Use of networks
During his speech, Minister Ceballos criticized the use of social networks, which have been used to promote smear campaigns against the country and give space to hatred and violence.
“The violent use of social networks for political purposes becomes a new battlefield to dominate the minds of citizens, abandoning ethics and morality, exalting lies, and trying to bury Bolívar the father, Bolívar the homeland, Bolívar with the greatest social security and greater political stability, day after day and trying to return to the past of violence that has been carried out by the internal and external enemies of the country, who punish the nation with blockades and infamous attacks. homeland of Bolívar and (Hugo) Chávez and that today emerge as bloody lambs saviors from nothing”, he emphasized.
loyalty of the people
Ceballos highlighted the loyalty and resistance of the rebellious people of Venezuela in the face of constant aggression by the empire.
Likewise, he highlighted the loyalty and commitment of the people towards the President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro, who grows stronger every day and leads Venezuela towards peace and absolute independence.
“The rebellious people of Venezuela remain standing, strong, united, against the ilk, against the blockades, with dignity against violence and against lies. Today the loyalty towards our President Nicolás Maduro Moros is stronger than ever, to lead Venezuela on the path of dignity and victory”, he added.
Start of the acts
After the hoisting of the Flag at the National Pantheon, in Caracas, and a floral offering before the Liberator’s sarcophagus, the commemorative acts of the 240th anniversary of the birth of Simón Bolívar and the Day of the Bolivarian National Army began.
Likewise, the Bicentennial of the Naval Battle of Lake Maracaibo is commemorated.
“The Naval Battle of Lake Maracaibo is the culminating point of the confrontation of a rebellious people against Spanish rule in our America,” said Ceballos.
