Chávez begins
electoral campaign with massive popular caravan
CARACAS.—President Hugo Chávez of
Venezuela formally began his electoral campaign for
the October 7 elections this past July 1, with a
caravan that left Plaza Bolívar in Mariara, state of
Carabobo, and covered 18 kilometers to Avenida
Constitución in Maracay, capital of Aragua state,
surrounded by people throughout its tour.
"After
200 years, we have recovered national independence
and we can never again allow it to be lost," Chávez
affirmed on his arrival in Aragua, the AVN TV
network reported.
"Here in Venezuela what is also at
stake in many ways is the future of humanity between
capitalism or socialism," he affirmed.
"In the next 100 days, the next 100
years of the country is going to be decided… a
revolution is not measured in one year or in a
decade, it is measured by centuries. We can reach
the point of making a genuine revolution, with
independence and national power."
In relation to these last two
aspects, both contained in his 2013-2019 government
program, the Venezuelan leader stated that
everything is at stake on October 7. "I ask God to
continue giving the Venezuelan people more awareness,
faith and cohesion so that we can attain the victory
which will open the horizons to the next 100 years
in Venezuela."
He called on supporters of the
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to fully utilize
the coming 100 days and nights to reach the ceiling
of 10 million votes, 10 million hearts and 10
million consciences.
In reference to the constant attacks
to which he is subjected by the bourgeoisie, he
maintained that they have not understood and will
never understand that. "Chávez is no longer just me,
Chávez is the people, Chávez is millions, Chávez is
children, women (…), Chávez is not me, Chávez is the
people undefeated."
