Hugo Chavez’s coma coup d’état

Dear Journalists,

While Hugo Chavez is allegedly on an induced coma it seems that he had previously directed his staff to violate the Venezuelan Constitution disregarding the law to forcefully remain in power. Ambassador Adolfo Taylhardat explained on his column what the law says:

“Además de lo que dispone la Constitución Nacional, la Ley de Juramento (Gaceta Oficial N 21.799 de fecha 30 de agosto de 1945) establece en su artículo primero que "Ningún empleado podrá entrar en ejercicio de sus funciones sin prestar antes juramento de sostener y defender la Constitución y Leyes de la República y de cumplir fiel y exactamente los deberes de su empleo".

“No employee can exercise functions without being sworn in to sustain and defend the Constitution and laws of  the Republic faithfully and thoroughly to accomplish the duties of this job.”

http://www.eluniversal.com/opinion/130109/un-plan-macabro

TSJ dismisses petition for Congress' speaker to take office on January 10

http://www.eluniversal.com/nacional-y-politica/130108/tsj-dismisses-petition-for-congress-speaker-to-take-office-on-january-

 As you may already know, Hugo Chavez was scheduled to be sworn in on this date of January 10, 2013.  Members of the opposition are calling all citizens who believe in democracy including the Venezuelan armed forces as follows:

http://maruangaritablog2.blogspot.com/2013/01/call-to-venezuelas-armed-forces.html

Outrageous

http://www.eluniversal.com/nacional-y-politica/130110/pro-chavez-rally-held-in-venezuela

 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

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

S O S FOR VENEZUELANS

For 12 long years, Venezuelans have been left on their own to oppose the Hugo Chavez regime to the detriment of Venezuela and numerous countries in the region.  It is now time to act and help the Venezuelan people ensure that they have a fair chance at recovering their democracy.

As you are aware, Hugo Chavez “won” the previous election, but allegedly is now incapacitated with cancer, and may be in a coma and nearing death. Vice President Nicolas Maduro has assumed power, and President Chavez may not be able to attend the important swearing in ceremony on January 10. The Venezuelan constitution—the very one that Hugo Chavez himself had created to replace the previous constitution—requires that he be sworn in. If he is incapacitated, there should be new elections.

Please remember, assuming that Hugo Chavez won the election fairly, the people voted for Hugo Chavez in a very close election. Is crucial that world leaders demand the Hugo Chavez regime to hold new free and fair elections.

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
Special thanks to Miriam Ferrer