Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Venezuelan Citizens, Armed Forces Join in Show of Strength

After Barack Obama renewed the decree branding Venezuela a "national security threat" the day prior, Venezuela answered the outgoing U.S. president with a rally to "Defend the Homeland" on Saturday in a march that attracted the socialist faithful.In total, over 115,000 soldiers and citizens participated in the nationwide military exercise, called the Integral Anti-Imperialist Action Zamora 200. Diosdado Cabello, leader of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela or PSUV, was present at the Military Academy in Fuerte Tiuna, Caracas, where he addressed the crowd of about 28,000 citizens and members of the Armed Forces. On stage, he also issued a message to Obama. "You are leaving, and here continues the revolution," he said.. More…

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