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The Coalition to Welcome President Chavez,
Circulo Bolivariano ‘Alberto Lovera’, Iglesia San Romero de Las Americas
And Global Women’s Strike Bolivarian Circle
Invite you to A Community Meeting
Venezuela – The Truth Behind the Headlines
Friday November 21, 2003 7:00p.m.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 521 West 125 Street (Between Broadway and
Amsterdam Avenue) New York N.Y. Take trains 1,9,A,D,C,B, to W. 125 St.
Featuring:
- Videos: “Another World is Possible” and clips from “Venezuela: a
21st Century Revolution”. Panel includes Rev. Luis Barrios, Church San Romero de Las
Americas; William Camacaro, Circulo Bolivariano ‘Alberto Lovera’ and
coordinator Coalition to Welcome President Chavez; Selma James, Global Women’s
Strike Bolivarian Circle/London, England. Not confirmed: a representative of the Venezuelan Black community and of Venezuelan trade
unions which broke from the CTV, the corrupt union federation.
- Discussion. Background: Venezuela is the world’s 5th largest oil supplier, yet 80% of
its population lives in poverty. Pres. Chavez was elected by a landslide in
1998, initiating a “peaceful and democratic process” aimed at using the
country’s oil revenue to end poverty & corruption, and tackling racism,
sexism, & other discrimination. In April 2002 the US backed a coup by the
racist white elite who kidnapped Pres. Chavez and overthrew the new revolutionary constitution framed by the population. But within three days,
millions of people from the poorest areas, and first of all women, took to
the streets and, with the help of loyal soldiers, won back both their president and their constitution. People in the US have been deprived of the
truth about the new Venezuela by a corporate media which has vilified Pres.
Chavez and censored the movement he spearheads. The Coalition to Welcome
Pres Chavez was organizing a community event in NYC in September when the
president was due to address the UN. He was forced to cancel his trip because of US threats to his life. The Coalition has continued to work to
disseminate information about the exciting changes Venezuelans are making,
and what they can mean for people everywhere.
Contact: The Coalition to Welcome President Chavez
huracanchavez@yahoo.com
or CBalbertolovera@yahoo.com
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