Venezuelan Youth Minister Sergio Lotartaro during a political rally. File photo.
Community councils across Venezuela held mass assemblies on Sunday, to hear community project proposals from Venezuelan youth. These projects, fundamental to local development, will be put to a vote in the Popular Consultation scheduled for July 27, according to Youth Minister Sergio Lotartaro.
During a telephone interview with local news outlets, the minister emphasized that more than 20,000 youth assemblies have taken place nationwide. This initiative, in his view, represents a tangible manifestation of participatory democracy promoted by the Bolivarian Revolution.
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“There is no more democratic nation, and today, our youth are witnessing this in every corner,” Lotartaro stated. The enthusiasm and active participation of young people have exceeded all expectations.
The youth minister praised the overwhelming turnout of young people who, he noted, have undertaken the task of forging a renewed map of social and territorial priorities in their communities. This consultation process not only seeks to identify urgent needs but also to empower youth in decision-making. Young people have become active protagonists of social transformation, contributing innovative ideas and concrete solutions to community challenges.
Lotartaro reaffirmed that this democratic process strengthens Venezuelan youth by giving them input on crucial community matters while setting a historical precedent for future generations. The active participation of young people today will establish foundations for a more engaged citizenry tomorrow. The impact of these assemblies extends beyond the local level, projecting a model of participatory governance nationally.
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The call for a Popular Consultation on July 27 invites citizens to support proposals emerging from this process. It is an opportunity to realize youth-driven projects, consolidating a more prosperous and equitable future for newer generations.
More than 40,000 community councils held assemblies to discuss youth-submitted project proposals, which will be voted on in the July 27 Popular Consultation, Youth Minister Lotartaro added.
(RedRadioVE) by Jhulimar Fraga
Translation: Orinoco Tribune
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