Delegation to the Venezuelan Presidential Election in April 14 From April 12 to April 20 After the tragic death of our beloved president Chavez the imperialists’ nations of the world are preparing to attack the Bolivarian Revolution. Venezuela is getting prepares for a new presidential election and the imperialists are willing to intervene and sabotage the election. The Bolivarian Revolution, with its advances in social equality, human rights, and community power has become one of the greatest social experiments of this century. One of the focuses of this trip will be food sovereignty, or how both the government and the people are taking back control of the country’s agricultural and food systems. We will also explore other areas of social transformation, including education, healthcare, and direct citizen participation in the political process and the electoral system. There will also be trips to beaches, parks, and other sites of interest. Day 1: Caracas – Arrival; orientation/welcome; visits to social programs and discussions with community leaders and local authorities. Day 2 Visit to the urban agriculture sites and other community initiatives in different communities in Caracas, including 23 de Enero, El Valle, and Petare 3: Election Day visits to different communities group in Caracas (Puntos Rojos). Visit to different electoral centers. . Days 4 and 5: Visit to Barlovento an Afro Venezuela area. We will visit the The Chocolate and plantain Factory. Tacarigua Lake, beautiful beaches. Learn about artisanal cacao production as well as artisanal fishing and Venezuela’s progressive fishing laws. Days 6: Visit to two different communes. Days 7: free day for sight seeing, getting souvenirs. Days 8: departure To Learn more and hold a spot for the trip, email [email protected]. Please be in touch as soon as possible, as space is very limited. Please allow several days for responses. Cost for Activities: $1000. This will cover all lodging, all ground transportation, 2 meals per day, qualified trip leaders, and Spanish-English interpretation. Additional expenses during the trip will be low. Airfare not included. Sponsored by the Alberto Lovera Bolivarian Circle of NY. Check out these articles from past delegations: http://mrzine.monthlyreview.org/2008/magdoff040208.html http://monthlyreview.org/090824shiavoni-camacaro.php [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAAMN: Los Angeles Alternative Media Network --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: <mailto:[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe: <mailto:[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Digest: <mailto:[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help: <mailto:[email protected]?subject=laamn> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post: <mailto:[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive1: <http://www.egroups.com/messages/laamn> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive2: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/laamn/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/laamn/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
