Direct from Venezuela:
Alison Speaks Representing International Election Observers at the “Urbanismo Hugo Chavez”, Venezuela
Speech given by Alison Bodine, member of the Fre This Time delegation to Venezuela as International observers to the May 20, 2018 election. For a report, photos and videos visit firethistimevenezuela2018.
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Thank you very much to all Venezuelans
and all of you here. We are in
solidarity with your struggles against
imperialism, against the government
of Canada and the government of the
United States, and the governments of
Europe that are constantly attacking
your process of democracy, your rights
to sovereignty and self-determination.
We are here from the belly of the beast
to say that the government of Canada
and the Lima Group do not have the
right to say anything about the process
of democracy here in Venezuela
(applause).
We can see with our own eyes that
this electoral process is so strong, it is
free, it is fair and it is transparent. This
electoral process is an example for the
world about how it is possible to have
a vote with millions of people in an
atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
We are here to convey all your
stories, all of your actions today to
the media in Canada and the United
States. We are here in solidarity with
your struggles against the criminal
sanctions of Canada, the United States
and the European Union. And also, to
say that we, as oppressed people of
Canada, workers, women, youth, we
are with you every day and we will
always be here when there are attacks
from United States and Canada and
imperialism. We are together in this
struggle, in this historical moment.
The people united will never be
defeated!
(all together) The people united will
never be defeated! The people united
will never be defeated!
(applause)
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