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The Venezuelan politician and opposition leader, Henrique Capriles, is shining a spotlight on the absurdity of the so-called “Christmas holiday advancement” decreed by the despotic regime of Nicolás Maduro. He boldly declared that in a country where salaries are reduced to mere “salt and water” and education is spiraling into a crisis, how can there be any semblance of a festive season?
“The reality: there is no possible Christmas when there is no food on the table, when the salary is made salt and water, when education is in crisis and the teachers leave the classrooms because they cannot live on their work,”
– Henrique Capriles
Capriles articulated the harsh truth: “Worthy wages are urgent!” He condemned the attempt to light up the nation like a decorated tree in October, while people’s lives remain shrouded in the darkest poverty. The tyrannical government might think they can mask the crisis, but the educated and aware populace know better.
What Will Teachers Celebrate?
“And what Christmas can a teacher celebrate who must take three daily transports and still his salary does not reach him to feed his family?” Capriles asked. He paints a vivid picture of Orwellian suffering where educators are forced to watch as the dollar skyrockets, further diluting their already meager wages.
The Dangers of Maduro’s Autocratic Decrees
Only days prior, Maduro resorted to issuing an authoritarian edict on September 8, hastily advancing the Christmas holidays to October 1, allegedly in response to military tensions with the USA in Caribbean waters. This is where we witness a regime desperately trying to divert attention from domestic issues by engaging in international theatrics.
Maduro’s administration has often flaunted these “advances” of Christmas since he seized power in 2013, as if such ceremonies could compensate for rampant inflation and economic despair. His recent decree supposedly empowers him to act in “defense and security” against threats from the USA, showcasing his growing paranoia and desperation.
“This decree gives special powers to the Head of State to act in the field of defense and security in case the USA ‘dares to attack’ Venezuela,”
– Maduro’s regime
This regime is not just playing with Christmas cheer — they’re manipulating survival as a weapon! With warnings of “change of regime”, it’s clear that Maduro’s priorities lie more with maintaining an iron grip on power than with ensuring the well-being of Venezuelan families.
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