Discussion on Global Power Structures, Globalism and Upcoming Elections in Venezuela Continues with Carlos Ron ( second part)
** spreading seeds of revolution**
In an informal, straightforward chat, Carlos Ron, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs for North America and head honcho at Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Institute, dives deep into the current political landscape. This is part two of our convo, where we delve into multilateralism, the BRICS, and the upcoming presidential election (yep, you heard that right!).
The curse of imperialism, with its violent tendencies, has been coughing up a storm across the globe for quite a while now. Since the turn of the millennium, there's been a fierce battle between movements longing for independence and the extreme right, hooked on US interests. Governments backing Hyper-Imperialism put a spanner in regional unity efforts found under Chávez.
But Hyper-Imperialism isn't just a bully - it's a sick one. Seems like it's weakening, and besting it gives birth to multipolarity initiatives like the BRICS. Together, they represent a considerable percentage of the world's population and wealth, making them larger than all the G7 countries combined.
With this changing world comes the possibility of a new order, one with more balance. While the US yearns for unipolarity, multipolarity is blooming, and the BRICS are the proof.
But hey, internationalism - or global solidarity, if you prefer - is key to protecting processes of social transformation. It's been an essential principle for the Bolivarian Revolution, helping us forge alliances throughout Latin America and further afield. Our government's hooked up with the people and grassroots organizations, giving us moral standing across the world and forging bonds of solidarity with our process.
We are, however, defending our states against the imperial world order. As neoliberalism and Hyper-Imperialism attack states via their own "rules-based order", we're working with fellow like-minded states to build the Group of Friends of the UN Charter, ensuring international law - constantly stomped on by the US - is respected.
But there's a catch. Our project is a revolutionary one, fighting against the bourgeois state. We need to defend the state to shield ourselves from Hyper-Imperialism and to guarantee the transformations we desire. For now, only the state, partnered with popular power, can endure US unilateralism and Hyper-Imperialism.
Internationalism plays out between governments and people, fostering person-to-person and state-to-people cooperation to thwart imperialism and move forward. The state must metamorphose so that it allows for popular decision-making, helping it grow stronger and transform the nation. It's a rollercoaster ride, but we're heading in the right direction.
We're just days away from Venezuela's 2024 presidential elections. So, what's the go? Our fascist foes, backed by Hyper-Imperialism, will inevitably try to derail our process once again. Despite the attacks, the people understand that only the Bolivarian government can ensure social achievements and peace. The opposition, with US backing, has no interest in winning via the popular vote and instead aims to sow discord about the legitimacy of our electoral process. But we remain optimistic that on Sunday, the 28th, Venezuelans will cast their votes to defend the revolution and shun violence.
The road ahead for the Bolivarian Process is not easy. We need to revolutionize our economic model, deepening our democratic model even more, and strengthening our process of continental integration through more internationalist cooperation. In the end, our goal is to forge just, respectful, and equitable relations among countries in the region, paving the way for a better future for all.
- Carlos Ron, a key figure in Venezuela's multilateral diplomacy, expressed concern about potential roadblocks in the 2024 presidential politics, with the opposition aiming to question the legitimacy of the electoral process.
- As the Bolivarian Revolution moves forward, the international community and people's cooperation remain crucial in thwarting imperialist forces, especially in the face of the upcoming general-news event in 2024.
- The Bolivarian Process, despite ongoing challenges, continues to advocate for multipolarity and multilateralism, hoping to establish just, respectful, and equitable relations across the globe by 2024 and beyond.
