Delcy Rodriguez announced this Tuesday the declaration of a seven-day national mourning in tribute to the young people who lost their lives during the US military intervention that occurred on January 3.
During his speech, Rodríguez expressed: “And from here, a message to our young martyrs who gave their lives in the defense of our country. Young martyrs, I have made the decision to decree a seven-day mourning in honor, honor and glory, to the young women, men who died, who gave their lives defending Venezuela, defending President Nicolás Maduro, for them our recognition. The images of the young people have pierced my soul, but I know that they “They martyred themselves for the supreme values of this Republic.”
Rodriguezwho assumed power on Monday, January 5 after the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife by US forces, highlighted that this act of recognition seeks to honor the sacrifice of those who “defended national sovereignty.”
The decree establishes that, during the period of national mourning, flags will fly at half-mast throughout the territory and urges public and private institutions to join in mourning through commemorative and respectful acts.
La Guaira decrees regional mourning and suspends festive events
The measure is added to the decree promoted this Monday in the state of La Guaira through its Official Gazette No. 1999, three days of regional mourning. During this period, all festivities and celebrations in the field of public administration are suspended, as a sign of respect and solidarity.
80 dead and more victims to be confirmed
According to the government of Venezuela, at least 80 people died as a result of the military attack carried out by US forces in various areas of the country, including Caracas, La Guaira, Miranda and Aragua.
The figure, initially released by The New York Times, was attributed to a senior official of the national executive, who warned that the number of victims could increase as verification work progresses in the affected areas.
Among the deceased are 24 Venezuelan soldiers, 32 Cuban soldiers —members of the presidential security circle— and an as yet undetermined number of civilians, some of whom lost their lives in residential areas impacted by the bombings, such as Soublette Avenue in La Guaira and sectors of western Caracas.
