Hugo Chavez will not show up to his own swearing-in

With Chavez Not Showing Up To His Own Swearing-In, Ros-Lehtinen Says The Venezuelan Constitution Must Be Respected & New Elections Must Be Held

http://www.americas-forum.com/with-chavez-not-showing-up-to-his-own-swearing-in-ros-lehtinen-says-the-venezuelan-constitution-must-be-respected-new-elections-must-be-held/

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) stated:

“The delay of his swearing-in is yet another example of the trampling of the constitution by this despot. The Venezuelan constitution states that the leader of Venezuela needs to take the oath of office on January 10 in front of the National Assembly or the Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice.”

The authoritarian and undemocratic Chavez regime would do anything to maintain its iron grip over the Venezuelan people and these thugs cringe at the thought of relinquishing power. The Venezuelan Supreme Court is filled with Chavez cronies and cannot be seen as an impartial judicial entity. The voices of the Venezuelan people demand to be heard and they deserve a fair, transparent, and democratic process to determine the fate of their nation.

I call on the Department of State and the Organization of American States to ensure that democratic principles and the respect for the Venezuelan constitution are upheld. All responsible nations should ensure that Venezuela follows its own constitution which states that in the ‘absolute absence’ of the President, new elections must be held.”

Earlier on this date the following editorial cartoon seems to summarize Hugo Chavez’s Information Ministry:

http://www.eluniversal.com/opinion/rayma/
President Chávez not to attend swearing-in ceremony on January 10

http://www.eluniversal.com/nacional-y-politica/130108/president-chavez-not-to-attend-swearing-in-ceremony-on-january-10

Chavez won’t return to take oath in Venezuela

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/chavez-wont-return-to-take-oath-in-venezuela/2013/01/08/049e8762-59e5-11e2-b8b2-0d18a64c8dfa_story.html?hpid=z5

The International Court of Justice, busy at it is, should make time to prosecute Hugo Chavez for fraud if the alleged algorithms and open violation of the vote are true.

Venezuelans need help from world leaders, and the International Court of Justice, to resolve abuse of power in Venezuela and restore democracy.

Cordially,

Maru Angarita
My blog is: http://maruangarita.blogspot.com Twitter @maruangarita