Diosdado Cabello: 'On February 4, 1992, Venezuela changed forever.'

247 - The first vice-president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, participated this Wednesday (4) in acts of homage to Commander Hugo Chávez at the 4F Mountain Barracks, in Caracas, as part of the celebrations for the 34th anniversary of the Civic-Military Rebellion of February 4, 1992. The date is considered a historical landmark in the country and brings together militants, leaders and authorities in memory of the episode. The reports were published in telesur.

The information was released by the PSUV, which highlighted the symbolic and historical nature of the ceremony. According to Cabello, the date represents a moment of spiritual and political encounter in which patriotic sectors reaffirm their commitment to the legacy of Hugo Chávez, considered a central figure in contemporary Venezuelan history.

Chávez's legacy and the defense of unity.

In his statement, Cabello said: “34 years later we are here to pay tribute to the Leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, the Leader of our People, the man who taught us so much in life. After his passing, we revolutionaries have always gathered in this space to honor his memory.”

The leader emphasized that the teachings left by Chávez have become pillars that sustain the Bolivarian Revolution in the face of external pressures. According to him, the Venezuelan leader's discourse was permanently guided by the defense of national unity, becoming a central reference point in the country's recent political trajectory. "The Commander is the main reference for what we are experiencing today in Venezuela. His call for unity is the fundamental value that keeps us standing," he declared.

Cabello, who also holds the position of Minister of Interior Affairs, Justice and Peace, stated that the presence of comrades who participated in the events of 1992 strengthens the collective spirit of the date. He recalled the events that occurred at the San Carlos Barracks and praised the role of the military personnel involved in the uprising. According to the leader, "the only thing a revolutionary has to offer is their own life," a direct reference to the actions of those who participated in the rebellion.

Current context and the enduring spirit of 1992

Reiterating the historical importance of the episode, Cabello declared: “Feel proud because history will recognize you. From February 4, 1992, Venezuela changed forever.” He then added: “Today the whole world knows: we are the only ones who guarantee peace in this country; it is the Bolivarian Revolution.”

The vice-president of the PSUV also commented on the current situation in the country, stating that the moment demands greater political awareness and a strengthening of leadership. “Today Venezuela is standing tall and we will never kneel before anyone,” he said. Assessing the population's response after the events of January 3rd, Cabello highlighted the firmness demonstrated by Venezuelans. “Today we can say that the Commander did not stop at sea. What we are reaping is precisely this sown awareness, and that is what allows us to remain standing, firmly, in the face of any circumstance,” he stated.

Finally, the leader acknowledged the political maturity of the Venezuelan people and appealed to the leadership of the Bolivarian process. “The people have a high level of awareness, but the leadership needs to raise its level. There can be no room for individualism or personalism,” he declared. Addressing decision-making in complex moments, Cabello concluded: “In any circumstance, the best thing is always to think: 'What would Chávez do?' And that's where you always find the right answer,” reinforcing that the spirit of February 4th remains present in the country's political life.