At the opening of FILVEN 2025, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned the evils of fascism and Zionism, calling for a cultural revolution against Eurocentrism and North-centrism, and proposed a national mission to promote reading and critical thought.

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During the inauguration of the 21st Venezuelan International Book Fair (FILVEN 2025), President Nicolas Maduro delivered a powerful denunciation of fascism and Zionism, identifying Europe, the United States, and the broader Western powers as the main actors behind these destructive forces. The President emphasized that confronting Eurocentrism and North-centrism is essential to inoculate humanity against the resurgence of 19th-century fascist evils.

President Maduro proposed launching a nationwide mission to revolutionize reading culture across Venezuela. This initiative aims to create reading circles in schools, universities, cultural centers, and communities, fostering collective reflection and critical engagement with knowledge.

Building on the successes of the Misión Robinson literacy campaign, the president stressed the importance of advancing toward a new stage focused on scientific thinking and mastery of knowledge as a tool for social transformation.

El presidente de #Venezuela 🇻🇪, Nicolás Maduro, denunció este jueves los males del fascismo y el sionismo que encabezan desde Europa, Estados Unidos y Occidente en general, y que afectan a todo el mundohttps://t.co/BWDilkdLSo

— teleSUR TV (@teleSURtv) July 4, 2025

The text reads: The President of #Venezuela , Nicolás Maduro, on Thursday denounced the evils of fascism and Zionism, spearheaded by Europe, the United States, and the West in general, which affect the entire world.

The president criticized the dominant Eurocentric historical narratives taught in Venezuelan education, calling for a revaluation of the country’s indigenous roots and the diverse cultural heritage of Latin America. He condemned supremacist and hegemonic discourses, asserting that the 21st century must embrace inclusivity and recognize the mestizo identity that defines Venezuela and the region.

Highlighting the role of literature and communication in the struggle for emancipation, The President recalled Simón Bolívar’s vision of the written word as “the artillery of thought.” He underscored the historical revolutions in communication,from the printing press to the digital era,and identified social media as the epicenter of a new cultural revolution underway in Venezuela and beyond.

President Maduro’s speech at FILVEN 2025 reaffirms Venezuela’s commitment to cultural sovereignty, anti-imperialism, and the fight against fascist and Zionist influences. Through promoting critical reading, inclusive history, and scientific knowledge, Venezuela seeks to empower its people and resist the cultural domination imposed by Western powers.

#ENVIVO | Presidente de #Venezuela 🇻🇪, Nicolás Maduro: Tengo la certeza de que esta 21 edición de la Feria Internacional del Libro de Venezuela va a ser un éxito absoluto, de luces, conocimientos y brillo de la cultura venezolana y universal
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— teleSUR TV (@teleSURtv) July 3, 2025

The text reads: #LIVE | President of #Venezuela , Nicolás Maduro: I am certain that this 21st edition of the Venezuela International Book Fair will be an absolute success, full of light, knowledge, and the brilliance of Venezuelan and universal culture.

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