We Mourn For Hugo Chávez
On the occasion of the demise of the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez Frías, party chairs Katja Kipping and Bernd Riexinger as well as parliamentary party leader, Gregor Gysi, declare:
In deep mourning we have received the message of the demise of the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and leader of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela, Comandante Hugo Chávez Frías. In this hour, our deepest sympathy goes to his family, his relatives, his friends, and the populace of Venezuela.
With Hugo Chávez Venezuela, Latin America, and the left worldwide loses an undaunted defender of a new just world. He fought resolutely for the realisation of his vision of a better world, his vision of socialism of the 21st century.
For him it was mainly about the inclusion of the up to that point right- and possessionless majority of the population, which formerly has been excluded from a real participation either in political decision-making or in benefitting from the rich natural resources of the country. The development of a real democratic participation of the population was one of his main concerns, which was reflected in the emergence of missions and people’s councils on different levels.
Hugo Chávez was exemplary for the integration of Latin America and the Carribean. An integration focusing on a real independence and sovereignty of the Latin American and Carribean states by rolling back the political influence of the U.S. and on the other hand striving for an economic collaboration in favour of the people instead of the profit interests of big corporations.
During the presidency of Hugo Chávez Venezuela put this matter exemplary into practice and provided great solidary help and support for many of its Latin American neighbours.
We are confident that the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and the left of the country will honour the legacy of Hugo Chávez and continue with it. They can count on our solidary support.