Within the framework of the commemoration of the 215 years of the events of April 19, 1810, the President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro, affirmed that the Venezuelan people, historically excluded, exploited and enslaved, today are in front of political power.
Through a video released in his Instagram account, the head of state emphasized the historical relevance of the date, establishing a parallel between the independence struggle and the current political situation. «We commemorate 215 years of that heroic moment, and the people are the same, the battle is the same and the victory belongs to us. Today, that town that was excluded, exploited and enslaved is in political power in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. We will remain free and sovereign! ”He said.
The president also highlighted the courage of citizens who starred in the 1810 uprising, recognizing the beginning of a process of struggle for freedom and independence.
“It was in our historic and dear Caracas, where zambos, mestizos, mulattos and patriots soldiers, united as militiamen of the town, told the captain general of the Spanish crown:” Enough, outside of Venezuela! ” And so a wonderful path began, which we can consider the first shout of a new era, ”he said.
The commemoration of April 19, 1810, According to the president, it symbolizes the continuity of the struggle of the Venezuelan people for their sovereignty and self -determination.
