As part of the commemoration, President Maduro ordered regional leaders to allocate resources to People’s Power for the execution of projects prioritized in the First National Popular Consultation 2025.

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro led the commemoration ceremony on Tuesday for the 36th anniversary of the Anti-Imperialist Popular Rebellion of February 27, 1989, known as the “Caracazo.”

During his speech, the president recalled this historic event as a response by the Venezuelan people to “two centuries of plunder and betrayal,” emphasizing that this day marked the beginning of a great rebellion against the neoliberal model and economic colonialism.

“On February 27, 1989, Venezuela was the epicenter of the struggle against oligarchy and colonialism. Today, we have no hesitation in labeling that model as economic colonialism, which sought to subjugate our people,” President Maduro stated.

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He also reiterated his commitment to building a future of peace, prosperity, and equality for the country, asserting that “nothing and no one on this planet Earth will be able to prevent us from conquering that future.”

As part of the commemoration, President Maduro ordered regional leaders to allocate resources to People’s Power for the execution of projects prioritized in the First National Popular Consultation 2025. He also urged preparations for the Second Consultation, scheduled for April 27 of this year.

The president emphasized the importance of structuring youth committees of the Great Venezuela Youth Mission in all Communal Circuits, as part of a strategy to strengthen youth participation in the country’s development.

During his address, President Maduro condemned statements by opposition leader María Corina Machado, who labeled Venezuelan migrants as criminals and members of the defunct “Tren de Aragua” gang. “I say on behalf of the people: they are not criminals, they are not members of the ‘Tren de Aragua.’ They are economic migrants, a product of sanctions, they are good people,” the president asserted.

In another part of his speech, President Maduro reiterated Venezuela’s willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States government, though he warned that if the U.S. continues to “bet on fascism, violence, and sanctions,” it will bear the consequences. “If the Americans want to continue down that path, that’s their choice. We are willing to sit down and talk,” he declared.

A Call for Unity and Building the Future

The commemoration of the 27F served as a platform for President Maduro to reaffirm his commitment to People’s Power and the construction of a prosperous nation.

With a call for unity and active youth participation, the Venezuelan president underscored the importance of continuing to advance in consolidating a model that, according to him, guarantees sovereignty and social justice.

The commemoration of the “Caracazo” not only recalled a pivotal moment in Venezuela’s recent history but also marked the launch of new government initiatives aimed at strengthening citizen participation and addressing the country’s economic and social challenges.

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