Venezuelan Acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, launched the second phase of the Great National Pilgrimage for a Venezuela without Sanctions and in Peace this Wednesday, in the eastern state of Anzoátegui.

This significant national movement, which specifically targets the productive sector and aims to foster the economic development of the country, commenced with a large-scale motorized caravan in San Tomé. The caravan then proceeded along Sur Avenue, eventually connecting with the city of El Tigre, drawing considerable public participation.

The initiative, focused on the productive sector and economic development, began with a massive motorized caravan in San Tomé and continued through El Tigre, demanding an end to unilateral coercive measures and rejecting destabilizing agendas.

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During the event, Delcy Rodríguez vociferously demanded an immediate cessation of the unilateral coercive measures imposed by the United States and Europe. She also firmly expressed the country’s unequivocal rejection of what she termed “destabilizing agendas” that seek to undermine the nation’s sovereignty.

“Violence must never be imposed on our country. We are striving for peace, for development, and for a Venezuela free of sanctions“, Rodríguez emphatically stated, conveying a clear message of resilience and national determination.

Text reads: “We arrived at the Anzoátegui state! We advanced together with the people in a large caravan of the Productive Pilgrimage for a Venezuela free from sanctions and in peace.”

Addressing the United States, Europe, and other Governments that have levied sanctions against the South American nation, Delcy Rodríguez articulated a powerful appeal: “Do not be afraid of an unblocked Venezuela, do not be afraid of a Venezuela without sanctions.”

Following this, Rodríguez underscored that “the Venezuelan people, throughout their history, have consistently demonstrated friendship with other peoples, promoting cooperation and offering support when other nations have needed our country.”

This second stage of the national pilgrimage, taking place in the current month, had its initial stop in Bolívar state. There, the Acting President engaged with working people, cultural figures, communes, communal councils and the motorized force, gathering broad popular support.

Through these coordinated actions, the Bolivarian Government unequivocally reaffirms that its agenda is centered on two fundamental strategic objectives: achieving justice for Venezuela’s rights to development and hope, and striving for profound social equality by actively reducing the vast disparities inherited from the prolonged economic blockade.

The economic blockade, far from breaking the will of the Venezuelan people, has instead galvanized a renewed commitment to national production, economic diversification and the assertion of sovereign rights on the international stage.

Food Sovereignty Grows Amid Blockade

Delcy Rodríguez, convened with more than 150 local producers representing the states of Anzoátegui, Monagas and Bolívar to bolster agrarian production and advance food sovereignty, reaffirming the nation’s unwavering stance against the U.S. economic blockade and condemning imperialist measures.

The primary objective of this significant gathering was to consolidate the nation’s agrarian production and make substantial strides toward achieving food sovereignty, despite the persistent and debilitating impact of international sanctions.

During the productive encounter, a particular emphasis was placed on the Venezuelan Yucca Industry plant (Inveyuca), a vital facility that serves as a powerful model of a successful alliance between the public and private sectors. This plant is responsible for producing an impressive 70% of the starch utilized across the country and 70% of the peanuts consumed within the country.

The Acting President firmly asserted that Venezuela “has not surrendered to the economic blockade” imposed by the United States. “Let it be very clear: here there is no surrender, here there is no capitulation, here there is a battle for Venezuela“, she affirmed.

Rodríguez further emphasized Venezuela’s inalienable “right to development, to progress, and to a homeland.”

Earlier, Venezuelan Acting President had already underscored the vast productive potential of Anzoátegui state, particularly in critical sectors such as oil, gas, agriculture and tourism. At this meeting, she reiterated the nation’s proven capacity to substitute imports and significantly boost non-oil exports, despite the adverse effects of the economic blockade.

In a strategic call for enhanced economic diversification, Rodríguez urged that “every product made in Venezuela must have an export component to generate more employment and foreign currency for the country.”

By actively seeking new markets and increasing the value of its non-oil exports, the country aims to generate much-needed foreign exchange, which can then be reinvested in social programs and infrastructure development. This approach also fosters local industries, creating employment opportunities and strengthening the national productive chain.

The Venezuelan Government’s emphasis on food sovereignty, coupled with its drive for export diversification, represents a comprehensive strategy to build an economy that is resilient, independent, and ultimately capable of fulfilling the needs and aspirations of its people.

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