by the El Reportero’s wire services
Simón BolivarThe tribute to Libertador Simon Bolivar marked the start of the commemoration activities for the 230th anniversary of his birth, in recognition to his decisive role in the Venezuelan independence.
Venezuelan Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Justice and Peace, Miguel Rodriguez; Carmen Melendez (Defense), Fidel Barbarito (Culture), and Maryann Hanson (Education), headed the national flag hoist ceremony in the pantheon where Simon Bolivar’s remains are resting.
Members of the different components of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces (FANB) participated in the solemn activity, which is part of a wide program of events.
The 190th anniversary of the battle of Lago de Maracaibo is commemorated Wednesday, to remember a naval action that faced the Spanish republican navy squad in a battle on July 24, 1823.
The Spanish republican squad was at that time formed by 32 combat and transport ships while the rebel one had only 22 ships.
