00:00Venezuela on the move continues its journey across the country.
00:04During our stop in Carabobo State, we learn about the experiences of communes working to transform their local reality.
00:11Our correspondent, Michelle Ramirez, shares the details.
00:16In the central region of Venezuela, in Carabobo State, lies the city of Valencia, founded in March 1555.
00:25It is a city known for being the industrial capital of Venezuela and for its historical significance.
00:29It was the site of the Battle of Carabobo on June 24, 1821, a key event that sealed Venezuela's independence.
00:35And in these lands is the 4 de febrero commune, which, since its founding more than 13 years ago,
00:41has demonstrated its management capabilities through commune's self-government.
00:44For them, the collective well-being has been the priority.
00:47They have launched specific initiatives, such as the creation of their art gallery and studio for youth.
00:54It's something that I really am proud of, because the people of Venezuela,
01:00It is something that really makes me proud, because they are doing it right here,
01:04something that hasn't been done anywhere else, and it's the first time.
01:07And look, really, even though it's the first time, everyone is doing a great job.
01:11And everyone, with their efforts, every little bit, they've contributed here.
01:15Believe me, it's all going well.
01:17We know that despite the challenges that lie ahead,
01:19our passion and the greatest gratitude we'll feel will come from the gratitude
01:23of all the people we help in the future,
01:26those things will motivate us even more to continue studying and to keep moving forward.
01:33With a strong sense of belonging to the commune,
01:37they have transformed their local reality by launching a water treatment plant
01:41and completely restoring a health center.
01:48Venezuelans are also very resilient.
01:50I would say that Venezuelans adapt to different challenges
01:53and seek alternatives to the problems they face in order to solve them.
02:05And if necessary, as they say, they also turn to or utilize
02:09cutting-edge technology to improve the quality of life for our residents.
02:13We must strengthen these projects because we need to boost engagement,
02:17response and interaction with the commune councils.
02:20That is the plan of the president and the acting president, Elsie Rodriguez.
02:32And we are committed to taking ownership of these tools
02:35because we have been doing this for years without actually playing a little role.
02:46Now I believe it is time to learn to take ownership of and make the most of these tools
02:51they are giving us to further strengthen, further and to fulfill
02:56what the nation's plan envisions and to develop the commune.
03:03That same spirit of struggle has been passed on to the Serrania-Indio-Guacamayo Communion
03:10for collective work as a woman's face.
03:12In this commune, unity has been the key to building a future and sowing hope.
03:16Nuestra comuna viene con un trabajo organizativo desde hace mucho tiempo.
03:20Our commune has been engaged in organizational work for a long time,
03:24ever since President Chávez spoke about organizing communities
03:27to exercise this government by the people.
03:36Because the people are the ones who understand their own problems
03:41and often are the ones who can contribute ideas to solve the problems.
03:46So, from that point on, these communal councils begin to organize
03:50and we have been working on this organizational aspect in these spaces,
03:55which are our communal headquarters and our communal self-government hall we met.
04:00Work to understand the issues, hold our discussions
04:03and strive every day to be active in the various areas within our jurisdiction.
04:09In these spaces, we have a headquarters at our specific area
04:13dedicated to organizing women in their struggles to defend their rights
04:17and to eradicate the violence in our territory.
04:20And this has been a work of great importance here.
04:25The Justice of the Peace has also made this neighborhood a place of harmonious coexistence
04:30and social stability.
04:31Justices of the Peace are firmly committed to preserving peace and quiet in their territory
04:35and to enhancing the well-being of the commune.
04:44We provide assistance to citizens regarding possible solutions to the commune issues they face.
04:50These cases may involve neighborly relations, family relations,
04:53care for children and teenagers and noise pollution that is extremely ludic
04:58or in our territory support for women whose rights have been violated.
05:08And we also address environmental pollution.
05:11And that is our idea, that is our goal as Justice of the Peace judges.
05:16To ensure peace and harmonious coexistence in the 12 communes we have in the Serrania in the Huacayamo commune.
05:23Peace and harmonious coexistence are our main goal.
05:27And they are the vision and mission of this beautiful project, you know.
05:34It is their love for their country that inspires them to contribute to the Society of Equals.
05:39Well, thanks!
05:39Thank you, ladies and honor your efforts
05:40for joining us and helping us and unionizing issues.
