Ministry of People’s Power for Foreign Affairs Weekly Newsletter / July 9th 2021 TOPIC OF THE WEEK

to undermine the and Independence is a constant restore neoliberalism in . Today, the country faces a brutal economic blockade pro- moted by imperial agents. struggle for dignity It is the struggle that Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda and the Liberator Simón Bolívar began, On July 5, 1811 Venezuela was established forever during the civic-military parade for the celebration struggle which was then rescued by Commander as a free Republic, leaving behind 300 years of co- of the 210 years of the Declaration of Independence Hugo Chávez, and are those same forces that “will lonialist oppression by declaring its independence. and the Day of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces. allow us to recover and regain all the social and Today, 210 years after that determination in favour The ideals embodied in the Constitution of 1811, economic rights that criminal sanctions have vio- of freedom, the Venezuelan people continue to promulgated after independence was declared, lated against our people,” said the President. battle and triumph in the face of attacks on the have been the shield of the Venezuelan people in He added that this force will open the way to “restore sovereignty of the country. all their struggles against tyranny. the socialist welfare state built in these years of the “Independence is a dynamic act, in permanent With that same impetus, the people reversed Bolivarian Revolution, restore economic stability to movement (...) it is a permanent struggle for dignity the April 2002 coup against Commander Hugo our country, overcome criminal sanctions and find and human existence itself in these lands,” reflected Chávez and defeated the 2002-2003 oil strike, the paths of sustainable development.” the President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro, attacks devised by the that sought Photo: Courtesy

Venezuela denounces plan by US governments of the United States and , from where it was organized. Also in the neighbour- President Nicolás Maduro denounced that the re- the life of the high political and military leadership ing country other aggressions have been gestated cent visit to Colombia and Brazil by the head of the of Venezuela, including the head of state, to create such as the Operation Gideon, activated US Southern Command, Craig Faller, and the direc- chaos in the country. in 2020 to invade Venezuelan territory, with the ul- tor of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Already in August 2018, the Venezuelan President timate objective of subjecting Venezuela to a form Burns, had the purpose of designing a plan against faced an assassination attempt, supported by the of neo-colonialism and appropriating its resources. IN THIS EDITION DIPLOMACY HUMANITY ON THE MOVE BEATS OF OUR PEOPLE • Defense of the UN Charter • Detention of migrants in the US • Miracle Mission NEWS BRIEF UNBLOCK HEROIC ROOTS • Condemnation of assassination in Haiti • Requirement to Covax • The sovereignty of the people VENEZUELA IN IMAGES CAPSULES OF IDEAS UNCOVERING FAKE NEWS • A flower honors biodiversity • “... effective equality ...” • The aggression disguises itself as an NGO July 9th 2021 / Page 2

DIPLOMACY NEWS BRIEF

Union in Defense of Multilateralism and Peace

In the face of, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, UN Charter, in force for 75 years, is the basis of the application of Unilateral Coercive Measures respect for international law. Condemnation of and global warming, it is becoming increasingly “We stress that effective compliance with the necessary to unite in favor of humanity. In this provisions of the Charter promotes peaceful and the assassination spirit, 18 countries participated this July 6th in the friendly relations, cooperation among States Preparatory Meeting for the official launch of the and, ultimately, guarantees international peace in Haiti Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the and security”, expressed in the text, read by The Venezuelan head of state, Nicolás Maduro, United Nations (UN). the permanent representative of the Bolivarian strongly condemned the assassination of The meeting resulted in a joint declaration Republic of Venezuela to the UN, Samuel the president of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse, which reaffirming fundamental principles: commitment to Moncada, who extended the invitation to other occurred on July 7, and expressed his solidarity peace, sovereignty and self-determination of peo- countries to join this initiative. with the people of this Caribbean country: ples, as well as the will to promote multilateralism. “Let us work to protect the legal instrument with “We advocate that peace and stability reign Algeria, Angola, Belarus, Bolivia, Cambodia, the greatest scope and legitimacy in the world, in Haiti.” For its part, CELAC reaffirmed in a China, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Iran, which has prevented and will continue to prevent statement its categorical rejection of “violence the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the humanity from suffering the horrors of a world in all its expressions and urges dialogue for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Nicaragua, war,” expressed the diplomat via online from the pacification of the country.” Palestine, , Saint Vincent and the UN headquarters in New York. Photo: Courtesy

Grenadines, Syria and Venezuela ratified that the Photo: MPPRE Willingness to dialogue with UN Office A flower in honor of Venezuela’s biodiversity for Human Rights Venezuela rejects the fallacious content and biased nature of the report issued by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on July 1. At the same time, it ratifies its willingness to maintain channels of communication and dialogue with that instance “without geopolitical agendas at the service of he- gemonic powers contrary to International Law,” it is expressed in an official statement. Ambassadors deliver credentials VENEZUELA IN IMAGES At the , in Caracas, President Nicolás Maduro received the credentials of On July 8th, 2000, the Flor de Venezuela (Flower gardens and fish tanks that honor Venezuelan the new ambassadors in Venezuela appointed of Venezuela), the country’s pavilion, was biodiversity. Since 2009, it has been exhibited in by Guinea Bissau, María de Lourdes Batista inaugurated at the Universal Expo in Hannover, Barquisimeto, Lara State, in the center west of Mendonca Taborda; Nigeria, Olorundare . The six-storey structure, designed by ar- the country, and since 2013 it has been declared Phillip Awoniyi, and Burkina Faso, Aminata chitect Fruto Vivas, has on the roof 16 giant petals Cultural Heritage of the Nation. Sana Congo. of an orchid, which open and close; it houses Photo: Courtesy

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HUMANITY ON THE MOVE UNBLOCK

Venezuela demands US detention centers violate Covax timely human rights of migrants compliance Almost two months ago the government of the Venezuela has had to face the obstacles Keys: United States announced the closure of two that come from the economic blockade detention centers for migrants in Georgia and to be able to access vaccines for the im - • The US is considered the country Massachusetts due to alleged violation of human munization of the population against with the greater immigrant detention rights, such as hysterectomy operations to migrant Covid-19. The efforts of the Bolivarian system in the world, with a women who didn’t require it. The situation is proof Government have enabled, for exam- network of 200 centers. of a systematic policy against those who enter this ple, the payment of $120 million to the country in an irregular way. Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access (Covax), • The flow of irregular migrants increased Due to the difficulties of legal migration and shaken which should make the first delivery of since April 2020. In February 2021, by the inequality and violence in their countries of the antigens this month. at least 100,000 people were detained origin, thousands of men, women and children Nevertheless, currently there is a delay in in the southern frontier of the US. from diverse parts of the world, particularly from the delivery of 11 million vaccines acquired Central America, the Caribbean and South America, through Covax, a mechanism that depends try to enter US territory by irregular ways. One of US National Security Department considered a on the World Health Organization. This situa- the risks they take is being caught and jailed in time bomb in 2019. tion led the Venezuelan State to demand the detention centers with deplorable conditions. “The cruelty is intentional, it is government policy,” delivery of the doses or the reintegration of Separation of families; restrictions in access to attorney Elora Mukhejee declared to the media, the amount canceled. water, hygiene products and food; overcrowding; accompanied by a group of colleagues that inves- “I say this publicly: The Covax system has difficulty to receive medical assistance and discre- tigated the situation and also warns that the cruel failed the Venezuelan people. I don’t know if tionary treatment from a legal viewpoint, are the treatment won’t stop the migratory flow. they have failed the peoples of the world, but main violations they face, a situation that even the Photo: Archive / Courtesy they are not giving us an answer,” President Nicolás Maduro expressed. CAPSULES OF IDEAS The Head of State instructed Executive Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, to activate the “The improvement of the condition of women seems in particular mechanisms to request the timely delivery of vaccines or the return of the money. In to be closely linked to the progress to be made in respect of human that case they rely on necessary liaisons to rights, the consolidation of peace and the establishment of the fairest acquire the antigens by other means. “Venezuela has its doors open to initiate economic relations between nations, inseparable progress conversations, purchase vaccines and accept of the economic, social and cultural transformations that donations,” the President stated recalling the complex financial operation that the the establishment of an effective equality Venezuelan State made to evade the between the sexes requires.” blockade to be able to pay Covax. Photo: Archive / Courtesy Argelia Laya. Intervention in the National Parliament, Caracas, November 1984.

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HEROIC ROOTS BEATS OF OUR PEOPLE

The Supreme Congress ratified Miracle Mission, an instrument of light and life the sovereignty Due to an accident at school, the Chilean Camila technology; as well as a network of patients who, Vergara ran the risk of going blind. In 2008, she with their testimonies, bring more people in search of the people received a hug that she considers healer: it was a of treatment. show of affection from Commander Hugo Chávez, “It’s time to see, it’s time for light, it’s time to live,” It is considered the oldest parliament in Latin who was visiting Santiago de Chile. She also re- Chávez said in 2009, when he met again with America and a key experience for the region. ceived the embrace of Cuba and Venezuela, when Camila on the fifth anniversary of the Mission, in The First Congress of Venezuela, or Supreme she was treated through the Miracle Mission. Caracas, who was getting ready to study medicine, Congress, was put up 210 years ago and was This policy, founded on 8 July 2004, promoted by after regaining strength to “continue dreaming of responsible for the Declaration of Independence. Chávez and Commander Fidel Castro, has treated a better world.” It was installed on 2 March 1811: 43 depu- more than 6 million patients with ophthalmological The Miracle Mission is a humanitarian operation ties, among lawyers, such as Juan Germán diseases in 31 countries in Latin America and the “created by the ALBA, by Fidel and by Chávez,” Roscio; politicians such as Francisco Isnardi, Caribbean. In addition, as of 2020, it distributed 40 said President Nicolás Maduro, who promotes the who was also a doctor; militaries, such as million lenses. expansion of this health policy, which so far in Francisco de Miranda, and other represented It is possible thanks to the legion of Cuban and 2021 has allowed more than 10 thousand surgical sectors, including clerics. They addressed Venezuelan doctors deployed throughout the re- interventions in Venezuela, despite the difficulties the Declaration of Independence, a debate gion, accompanied by the solidarity of our people arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and the eco- not without controversy. and governments. For this mission, a free transfer nomic blockade. On 3 July, before the Patriotic Society, Simón and care scheme was constructed, with the highest Photo: Archive / Courtesy Bolívar questioned whether congress would discuss “what should be decided...” And in a demonstration of his strategic vision of inde- UNCOVERING FAKE NEWS pendence and integration, he was categorical: The aggression against Venezuela is also disguised as an NGO “Let us fearlessly lay the foundation stone of South American freedom: to hesitate is to lose Right-wing sectors employ the figure of where the Bolivarian National Armed Forces ourselves.” These approaches were included in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to acted to defend sovereignty, repel irregulars a document addressed by the Patriotic Society disguise, with an “independent” character and and protect the population. to the congress. work on social issues, agendas of aggression The practices of this type of companies that Thus, two days later, on 5 July 1811, “the ab- that include constructing narratives that seek act under the façade of NGOs are part of an solute Independence of Venezuela” was de- to distort reality and feed fake news aimed at operation whose objective is to justify the clared. In an exercise of sovereignty, it was creating anxiety. multifactorial aggression against Venezuela. established that the new Republic, as a “free Therein lays the discourse that seeks to vic- The case reflects how matrices of persecution and independent State, has full power to give timize Javier Tarazona, who faces a judicial are fed against organizations that are part of itself the form of government that is in accor- charge for instigating hatred, to the the strategy of aggression encouraged by the dance with the general will of its peoples.” It is Homeland and . This campaign United States and allied factors, as Venezuela a right that drove our fight for freedom in the aims to evade the fact that this citizen used has denounced. nineteenth century and that today, now al- Fundaredes, the organization he leads, to In this context, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, ready in the twenty-first century; we reaffirm spread false matrices aligned with Colombian , has been emphatic: “The real and defend every day. armed groups that carried out terrorist actions NGOs have our full support; unlike those Image: Courtesy in towns in Apure state bordering Colombia, franchises who want to sow violence.”

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