indigenous of the country They held a march this Wednesday in Caracas in rejection of the economic blockade and the coercive measures promoted by the United States (USA) and the European Union against the people of Venezuela.
Indigenous peoples of different ethnic groups throughout the country commemorated this Wednesday, October 12, 530 years of resistance, in recognition of perseverance, the struggle for dignity, and cultural and human diversity.
«Cry of Indigenous Resistance travels through the Great Homeland in defense of the fundamental rights of the Original Peoples. We continue in battle and victory. Resisting, Reborn and Revolutionizing”, they published in the account of the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples, along with a video that showed the march in the capital.
As part of this commemoration, the Caciques and indigenous Authorities marched to the headquarters of the United Nations Organization (UN) in Caracas, located in the Torre Parque Ávila, on Francisco de Miranda avenue, with the aim of delivering a document repudiating the imperial actions against Venezuela.
Voices of native peoples against the blockade
Nicia Maldonado, a deputy of the National Assembly (AN), and a participant in the march, demanded on behalf of the original peoples the end of the illegal measures that have affected the quality of life of Venezuelans.
“We demand that the United Nations respect the united peoples, that there be no double standards. We have also come to support our president Nicolás Maduro, who has shown himself to be steadfast in defending the homeland,” he said.
Likewise, María Eloína Serrano, a member of the Yukpa ethnic group from the Serranía de Perijá, pointed out that, after more than 500 years of struggle, “the original peoples will not allow themselves to be defeated, because we are Indians from Guaicaipuro and warriors. The United States will not be able to against us.”
In this regard, he urged the US to withdraw all coercive measures imposed against the Venezuelan people.
Teresita González, spokeswoman for the Pemón people of Bolívar state, indicated that the coercive measures are affecting the indigenous people, “because we are further away, near the banks of the rivers.”
“Our rights are guaranteed in the Constitution (of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela), but with their measures they block the ways to enjoy our rights,” he added.
Together with the native peoples, a march through the streets of Caracas immense Amalivacafather of all people for the Tamanacos and Moriches, as a form of vindication of the 530 years of Indigenous Resistance.
Original peoples: dignity and patriotic love
Regarding the celebration of the Day of Indigenous Resistance on October 12, the President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro, recognized the value of the original peoples in defending the dignity of the country.
“We commemorate the Day of Indigenous Resistance, as a recognition of the value of the Original Peoples who defended these lands with dignity. We support them, and we reject the manipulated version of history with which colonial barbarism has been tried to cover up, ”said the Head of State through his Twitter account.
Likewise, in another message on Twitter, he pointed out: “Ana Karina Rote, aunicon paparoto mantoro itoto manto! With this cry full of ancestral strength and rebellion, we renew our commitment and defense of the dignity of the original peoples. We are a People in permanent resistance that fights against colonialism.”
The Head of State also highlighted the creation of the Guaicaipuro Mission, 19 years ago, “as part of the Venezuelan State’s policy to guarantee the rights of Indigenous Peoples, enshrined in the Constitution. Congratulations to those who lead this Mission, inspired by the heroism of the indomitable Cacique Guaicaipuro».
