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On April 13, 2022, Venezuelans took to the streets to demand the release of Hugo Chavez, whom U.S.-backed politicians had kidnapped and imprisoned two days earlier.
On April 13, Venezuelans celebrate the Bolivarian National Militia Day, which honors the popular mobilization that defeated the 2002 coup attempt against the revolutionary government led by Commander Hugo Chavez (1999-2013).
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Twenty-one years ago this day, thousands of citizens and militaries took to the streets to demand the release of Chavez, whom U.S.-backed opposition politicians and entrepreneurs had kidnapped and imprisoned two days earlier.
Shouting slogans like “Chavez, friend, the people are with you," Venezuelans blocked highways in Caracas and marched to the Miraflores Palace, where the coup leaders were hiding. Once warned of the scale of the protests, however, the coup leaders fled in haste.
On April 14, a group of honest soldiers rescued Chavez from La Orchila Island’s prison and took him to the Miraflores Palace, where citizens massively received him.
#13Abril día de la Milicia Nacional Bolivariana, hoy se celebra un año más del día en que se consolidó la unión Civico-Militar en defensa de la patria, decreto firmado bajo ley habilitante por el Cmdte Hugo Chávez. ¡VENCEREMOS!#CEOFANB #FANB #SomosFANBsomosPueblo pic.twitter.com/CJBbuLGkSe
— ZODI N°41 Capital (@zodicap41) April 13, 2023
"Twenty-one years ago, our people said no to the treason promoted by Imperialism. They defended the Bolivarian revolution and the Homeland's dignity and sovereignty," Interior Minister Remigio Ceballos stressed, recalling that the victory over the coup attempt represented the genesis of the Bolivarian Militia.
Integrated by thousands of civilians committed to the security of Venezuela, the Bolivarian Militia is part of the National Armed Forces, which are under the direct command of the president of the republic.
Thanks to the militias, the Bolivarian Revolution has faced several U.S.-backed political destabilization attempts, including a failed sea invasion of Colombian mercenaries in May 2020.
Venezuelan aid and rescue teams arrive in Syria to support efforts to assist the victims of the massive Earthquake that hit the region. It is the first aid coming from Latin America (part 1) #Venezuela #solidarity #syriaearthquake #TurkeySyriaEarthquake pic.twitter.com/cok8CfClqW
— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) February 8, 2023
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