Nicolas Maduro on Thursday called on his political campaign team to organize “thousands of events in support” of his candidacy in the July 28 elections, in which he will seek re-election for a second consecutive time.
He said during the inauguration ceremony of his leadership: “What do I ask? We must carry out thousands of popular empowerment campaigns to build the strength that will multiply towards the great mobilization of July 28 and the great victory.” ” campaign.
During his speech, he presented a number of demonstrations organized by Chavez in recent days, in which “thousands of people” expressed their support in the streets. He pointed out that “these city events are our election campaign.”
Likewise, he called on his campaign team to “express all strength to achieve victory on July 28,” when nine other candidates – including Edmundo Gonzalez, from the main opposition coalition – will try to put an end to Chavismo, which has been in power since 1999. .
He stressed: “We are victorious, but we must guarantee (victory) by force (…) We will unite everyone who can unite.”
With information from EFE