employees Bolivarian National Police Venezuela (PNB) blocked this Saturday Downtown Regional Highway to prevent the caravan from advancing Maria Corina Machado to Karabobo State, where he will lead an event with the presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia With a view to the July 28 election.
In violation of the police ban, Machado didn't hesitate to get out of his vehicle and walk between parked cars with his backpack on his back..
Greeted with opposition Hugs And Signs of support Citizens on the highway honked their car horns in support. “Come on, Maria Corina!” cried his disciples.
Meanwhile, Venezuela's leader Wente said as he went before the police: “15 days left for release!”.
A Venezuelan woman had an emotional moment on the highway when she saw Machado's arrival. He ran out to hug her. And – through tears – he exclaimed: “For my son, for my son's future. We have hope”.
A little later, already in another car, María Corina Machado shared another video with a message to the people of Venezuela after the siege suffered by the Chavista police.
“The day came to meet in Valencia. In 15 days the great victory that we have built will arrive (…) They have taken away our sound, for we will sing at the top of our voices; They took the stage away from us, so we're going to hug each and every one of you; They blocked traffic, threatened buses; People are walking. “There are more than 40 meeting places around Valencia,” said the opposition leader.
And he added: “They are trying to block the highway, but we are going ahead. Obstacles after obstacles, how we beat them all. Because what we are going to achieve is the liberation of Venezuela.
One of the many obstacles Chavismo places on the opposition today. It resonated Episcopal Conference of Venezuela (CEV)who requested “Harassment and Harassment”Guarantee freedom of movement to those providing equipment for political rallies, as well as candidates.
“It is necessary for civil peace Stop bullying and harassment To those who provide the necessary tools for the concentration and independence of candidates who have preferences other than government preference,” CEV said in a statement posted on its website.
He added that this is an electoral process.Different, in that not everyone has an equal chance”.
Likewise, he is the National Electoral Council (CNE) “Of particular importance“As a guarantee of process”Fairness respects the legitimacy of table witnesses, along with the maps of political entities and the location of polling stations. established so far.”
“It is time for you to exercise your autonomy and independence“It is one of the powers of the state to ensure an electoral law as per the constitution and election rules,” he added.
CEV said citizens are given a new opportunity to make decisions by voting.Conscious and free“It's a”Deep reform of democracy, civil society and living standards”.
The presidential candidate of Venezuela's majority opposition party, Edmundo Gonzalez UrrutiaAfter the regime allowed a restaurant that served him in Cojedes (center) last Sunday, he began traveling with his own food to campaign events on Wednesday to avoid new closures of establishments.
“On Sunday, when they closed the restaurant (…) I take my food to avoid situations like they did, please serve us,” said the candidate of the Democratic Unity Platform (PUD). Largest anti-Savista alliance.
This case – he recalled – “joins others who disrespect the authority of the Venezuelan people”, referring to 16 other companies – according to the Chavismo opposition – closed or investigated by the executive in recent weeks after acquiring González. Maria Corina Machado.
Among those allowed were hotels and restaurants, as well as independent workers who provided certain services to protesters, such as boatmen, motorcyclists, sound technicians and drivers, in some cases barred from temporary detention, rowing or blocking equipment. Alleging absence of work, documents or records.