It’s already Christmas in Venezuela because of Nicolas Maduro’s “progress”

Caracas (EFE).- Christmas began this Tuesday in Venezuela with official events in Caracas and several regions of the country, following the announcement “in advance” of this season by President Nicolás Maduro, for which many public places are illuminated and Beautifully decorated. Festival images.

As the countdown began, the mayor of Caracas, Carmen Meléndez, led the lighting of a cross that is located in the Varara Rapano, the main mountain structure of the Venezuelan capital, known as Ávila, planted in the north of the city. Is .

From a square, the official called for a “happy, safe and family Christmas”, while the culture minister, Ernesto Villegas, who was also at the event, urged taking advantage of the season to reaffirm national identity.

It’s already Christmas in Venezuela

In Villegas’ opinion, the “Christmas route” that began this Tuesday should not be “empty, without content”, but an opportunity to “affirm the roots” of Venezuela.

According to EFE, Christmas trees, tunnels of lights and figures such as balls, stars, bows, gift boxes and snowflakes decorate various places in Caracas, where passersby stop to take photos, especially those with children. .

Some buildings of public institutions are also already decorated, while work continues in the city, where “Merry Christmas” messages and the typical candy canes can also be seen.

Activities to Celebrate

According to images broadcast by the state channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), concerts and various activities took place on Tuesday night in Caracas and states such as Miranda, Carabobo, Guarico and Lara.

Meanwhile, the country is going through a political crisis arising after the July 28 elections, in which Maduro was declared the winner by the National Electoral Council (CNE) based on results that are still widely unknown, Whereas there is a demand from the opposition. Victory” of its standard bearer, Edmundo González Urrutia, now in exile in Spain.

On September 2, Maduro announced that he would celebrate Christmas to “pay tribute” and “give thanks” to Venezuelans after the election.

Subsequently, the Episcopal Conference of Venezuela (CEV) stated that the holiday “should not be used for propaganda or specific political purposes.”