Thursday, July 01, 2004

Venezuela: A New Revolution in Latin America

By Ernesto Cardenal

The revolution is taking place in every area of social life. In neighborhoods, small villages and rural districts, they are creating community centers with free internet access for all, with libraries and areas for dance and theater. They are building stadiums and sports complexes, thousands of homes, and large blocks of low-rent apartments. They are issuing land titles, and supplying agricultural machinery, credit and technical support. Mission Barrio Adentro provides health services to people who didn’t have them before, including the indigenous tribes.