Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Remembering 1998 in Venezuela

Oficialismo y oposición recordaron hechos violentos del 11-A

Four years after the violent events of April 11, 2002, groups of officials commemorated that date with several acts.

With the participation of Mayor Juan Barreto and the second vice-president of the National Assembly Desiree Santor Amaral, the date was remembered as an example of "fascism".

The minister of Communication and Information William Lara assured listeners that however much those "nostalgic" for the 11th of April may try, they will not be able to again impose their agenda of violence and terror on the democratic consciousness of Venezuela.

"There are nostalgic sectors that aspire to return Venezuelans to the terrible times of the 11th of April because they have money and communications media, and can count on the support of the Bush administration."