Venezuela Rises! Protests in Barinas Against Maduro and in Support of Edmundo González
In Barinas, Hugo Chávez's hometown, Venezuelans protest against Nicolás Maduro's electoral fraud and support Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate leader. A cry for freedom resonates across Venezuela.
Venezuela is living a historic moment. In Barinas, the birthplace of the late dictator Hugo Chávez, thousands of Venezuelans are taking to the streets to raise their voices against Nicolás Maduro's electoral fraud and to show their support for the legitimate president, Edmundo González Urrutia.
The demonstrations began this morning, bringing together citizens of all ages and sectors who are demanding the end of Maduro's regime and calling for the start of a new era of freedom and democracy in the country.
????| ÚLTIMA HORA: Venezuela venció el miedo. En Barinas la tierra natal del tirano Hugo Chávez, los venezolanos empiezan a concentrarse para protestar contra el fraude de Nicolás Maduro y a favor de Edmundo González Urrutia. ¡Los venezolanos hoy parimos nuestra libertad! ???????? pic.twitter.com/4U3GhdurKs — Eduardo Menoni (@eduardomenoni) January 9, 2025
“Today, Venezuela overcame fear,” said an emotional protester while waving the tricolor flag. The streets of Barinas are filled with banners, chants, and patriotic songs expressing the hope of a determined people ready to change their destiny.
The movement in Barinas is symbolic, representing a break from the Chavista legacy in its place of origin. According to opposition leaders, this marks the beginning of a nationwide wave of protests to demand respect for the people's will and the restoration of democracy in Venezuela.
As Venezuelans gather, the international call to support this fight grows louder. The global community is closely watching the events unfolding in the heart of Venezuela as the people continue to demonstrate their willingness to fight for freedom.
Today, Venezuela takes another step toward freedom!
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