Repressive regimes do not endure change willingly - and Venezuela is no exception.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Venezuela has changed forever.
The Venezuelan people will never abandon the ideals President Chavez gave us. Modestly, we contribute to ensure the stability of the region.
Venezuela's government must work toward achieving a true culture of democracy for our region. There's no room for persecution based on ideological reasons or for thinking differently.
We must not allow the practices of an anti-democratic State that abuses the powers of government to violate the human rights of Venezuelans.
Struggles do not end when countries attempt the transition to democracy.
The infrastructure, institutions and social fabric of Venezuela are deteriorating, and people realize the Chavez government has been the problem, not the solution.
The only situation that I can't be in favour of is the lack of respect to human rights in Venezuela.
Democracies, unlike dictatorships, are forgiving and generous, but they cannot survive unless they fight.
Our arguments - and those of hundreds more Venezuelans suffering the same injustice - are clear and forceful: political disqualification violates laws in Venezuela and throughout the continent.
Venezuela is a free country, and we will not be blackmailed by anyone. We will not accept being told what to do over Iran; we will not accept being anyone's colony.