Venezuela – Ending Unrest With Economic Policy Review And Reform For Pervasive Progress

March 5, 2014

By Padmini Arhant

The South American nation – Venezuela is yet another target for United States instigated anti-government protests with the so-called opposition declining President Nicolas Maduro’s invitation for talks to end unrest in the country. 

Venezuela demonstrations are no different from Ukraine and Thailand where the foreign backed opposition discard constitutional framework and democratic values for the sponsors destabilization goals leaving nations in disarray and dysfunctional like Libya, Iraq, Egypt and many before.

Since the democratically elected government led by President Nicolas Maduro assumed power, Washington has been involved to sabotage political stability deploying usual tactics i.e. hired opposition to impede governance beginning with challenging election results to relentless violence resulting in deaths and destruction of national property.

Washington and Brussels engagement in Ukraine, Syria, Libya, Mali and CAR adopting diverse means fomented chaos for economic and strategic interests in the region. 

The irony is  Washington and Brussels launched opposition criticize the respective ruling governments of corruption, incompetence and failure to address domestic issues while ignoring debacles in their domain.

The anti-government rallies in Thailand, Ukraine and Venezuela are proxies for foreign and internal provocateurs exploiting some gullible segments within society to advance specific agenda at the state detriment.

The victim  nations could dispel propaganda with facts and solutions to contentious issues including steps taken on relevant matter. 

The government civic centers and media outlets could educate mass on milestones reached in certain national affairs and disclosure on plans to overcome immediate and long term economic woes or security concerns would stifle foreign and local instigated turmoil.

Venezuelan government is accused of not dealing with excess crime rate, economic hardships, shortage of essential food supplies and high inflation.

Although crime, economic struggles and inflation are not unique to Venezuela considering gun violence claiming innocent lives in the United States and nearly 50 million dependents on food stamps denied lifeline due to lack of political will, preoccupation and interference in foreign governance.

Notwithstanding unemployment and growing economic disparities in the United States as well as worldwide disqualify Washington promoted anti-government angst to derail popular socialist policy in Venezuela.

In contrast neo-liberalism favor oligarchy socialism laden with bailouts, subsidies and tax exemptions evidently responsible for status quo in economies implementing the defective doctrine meanwhile gifting mainstream population with generational indebtedness.

Obviously balanced and result oriented measures are required sharing responsibility and fair income distribution to revive and sustain economic growth in any model.

Venezuelan President Maduro initiatives to curb crime across the state and achievements in this context deserve citizens’ awareness.  

The crime scenario largely emanates from easy access to weapons and drug cartels or terror networks alliance with foreign arms and ammunitions purveyors for lucrative sum at ordinary citizens expense.

Identifying the source and recipients to terminate operation would substantially contain criminal incidents in the territories susceptible to lawlessness and disorder.

Additionally, the economically disadvantaged demography deprived of proper education and basic necessities attract criminal elements for abuse.

Venezuela utilizing oil revenues towards programs to uplift marginalized and disenfranchised communities expanding prevalent free education for children and youth alongside job creation introducing new potential and improvising indigenous expertise could facilitate a positive change.

The leaders in the religious, economic and social sphere could be instrumental in criminal deterrence through teaching, funding youth concepts especially in the underprivileged and inner cities that often fall prey to recruitment. 

Besides these actions, striving for corruption free police, security and judiciary apparatus together with correctional facilities that focus on renouncing violence and destructive conduct would yield desirable outcome. 

The regular visits from volunteers and former judicial members thoughts on abandoning crime and instead pursuing purposeful life could be pivotal in improving citizens safety. 

The detention centers adapting to non-violence and constructive course could transform offenders into skilled workers enabling them to be self-supportive and productive citizens of society.

In terms of alleviating economic plight the government could provide incentives such as tax credits to businesses and government contracts to private corporations with the requirement to hire domestic workers on decent wages and benefits allowing profitability from top to bottom.

The private and public sector investments in infrastructure, scientific research and development, innovative technology and niche entrepreneurial projects along with expanding manufacturing base for essential and other commodities should provide economic opportunity nationwide. 

As for shortage of food supplies – evaluation of agricultural production, distribution and sales would indicate necessary interjection of funds and land provisions to farmers to grow crops and various produce per general demand.

Additionally community banks lending to small and medium companies for marketing scare items could supplement the existing supply chain.

Last but not the least exploring options to negotiate with neighboring states for exchange of goods and services on mutually beneficial terms could address overall trade boosting interflow simultaneously meeting product deficiency.

With respect to high inflation – the central bank and government monetary policy on prime rate and currency value might require adjustments to reduce inflation.

Despite optimal minimum interest rate for economic stimulus, raising the margin on savings and public shareholdings dividends to long term investors and capital gains reinvestments would generate capital infusion in the financial sector.

Venezuelan current economic strategy introducing cap on profit earnings as stopgap mechanism to contain inflation could be reversed to enhance GDP and national revenue.

Alternatively inducing fair competition in the domestic market with increased output and combination of imported merchandise would stabilize price fluctuations leading to consumer affordability.

The hoarding and underground commercial activities also contribute to inflation.

Hence, government regulations and other interception could be effective in limiting inflation.

United States staged opposition against Venezuelan government delineates them from real representation.

The genuine political opposition would disavow disruptive approach such as prolonging agitation –  arguably counterproductive in political and economic aspect.

The operatives at foreign entities behest slight serious repercussions in proceeding with removal of legitimate government from office. 

Venezuelans discernment in rejecting anti-compatriots motives paramount to protect sovereignty and hard fought freedom.

The citizens in Venezuela are urged to extend cooperation to incumbent government under President Nicolas Maduro retaining the Bolivarian and Chavez revolution intact and preventing foreign invasion via local infiltration.

Venezuelan solidarity is key to preserve independence given United States aspirations for turbulence similar to Ukraine.

On the first anniversary of Venezuela’s beloved patriot and leader – the late President Hugo Chavez, the people and national army pledge to defend nation and government headed by President Nicolas Maduro from foreign usurpation is critical to rekindle spirit for long lasting liberty and progress.

Wishing Venezuela and President Nicolas Maduro headed government peace and success in endeavors that enrich Bolivarian and Chavez heritage of political system exemplified in republic empowerment.

Peace to Venezuela!

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bolivia – President Evo Morales Flight Denied Airspace Access in Europe at Washington Behest

July 5, 2013

By Padmini Arhant

President Evo Morales returning from Moscow summit on natural gas producers early this week was strangely and unfairly stranded in Vienna, Austria.

According to the reports, the Bolivian President homeward flight from Moscow via Europe was denied airspace access by France, Spain, Portugal and Italy at Washington’s behest.

As a result of these European states violation of aviation regulations and international law,

The Bolivian President flight was commissioned to force landing in Vienna, Austria endangering the President and other members lives which obviously has not been taken into consideration by those behind the reckless and irresponsible action.

Apparently Washington suspected the NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden on board with Bolivian President Morales and instructed the European allies to intervene with entry refusal to their airspace.

Upon emergency landing in Vienna, Austria, the Austrian authorities with President Morales permission had conducted search for Mr. Snowden and confirmed the whistleblower’s non-existence on the flight.

Once again, Washington has proved NSA’s ineffectiveness and redundancy on national and global surveillance that could not verify the whereabouts of the most wanted whistleblower in town.

The spying indulgence is evidently counterproductive wasting United States taxpayer dollars on delusions in urgent requirement to be abandoned diverting focus on myriad domestic problems that demands political attention.

Meanwhile, the head of the sovereign state President Evo Morales was unnecessarily delayed and inconvenienced for twelve hours or more due to Washington’s egregious decision to disrupt the Bolivian President journey based on rumors and misconceptions that led to placing foreign national leadership as well as other delegates safety and security in grave danger.

Washington intrusion and European partners non-compliance in this context is reprehensible and reflects discriminatory policy along with disrespect for leaders and nations regarded as adversary.

The event reversal would have promptly attracted condemnation from allies and those subservient to imperialists irrespective of the latter declining status in all aspects especially in international protocol and humanitarian affairs.

Again with no apology from Washington on the ill-advised interference in foreign dignitary itinerary, the world in entirety is yet to denounce the offenders presumptuous exertion of authority.

All nations command equal importance and relevance despite imperial powers conspicuous isolation and indifference towards them.

Bolivia as a free nation is entitled to share the sky that does not belong to any specific power regardless of self-proclaimed status.

With deep regrets and dismay for the Bolivian President Evo Morales and other travellers’ unpleasant experience from the flight detour,

Wishing Bolivian citizens and President Evo Morales success in all endeavors benefitting peaceful Bolivia.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Brazil – Peaceful Resolution Key to National Stability and Security

June 24, 2013

By Padmini Arhant

The largest South American nation Brazil currently experiencing anti-government demonstrations across the country that initially began with dispute over bus fare hikes presumably reversed following people protests in this regard.

Now the anti-authority rally continues with further demands ranging from political reforms revoking the bill granting more immunity from legal proceedings against lawmakers involved in corruption scandals to addressing national issues like high taxes, inflation, jobs, health, education and better public services all around.

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff promises to improve conditions in the recent televised national speech could be implemented immediately by changing course in legislation on anti-corruption bill including Transparency and Accountability Act barring exemptions in crime investigation.

Simultaneously the government setting up three years plan for investments in various social programs with a firm commitment to alleviate citizens plight could be an urgent priority.

The economic review to rectify disproportionate taxations, inflation and strategy to boost local production in manufacturing and service industry is imperative to stimulate growth.

The oil revenues divested in job creation, national health care, free education for the poor and marginalized demography emulating Venezuelan model would mitigate burgeoning problems that are not unique to Brazil but in fact shared amongst citizens worldwide.

Meanwhile, Brazilian population initiating direct talks with government through representatives committed to national interest is critical to avert foreign sources exploitation of situation given the eagerness to debilitate nations especially with oil reserves for en masse subjugation.

Hegemony infiltration instigating unrest cannot be ruled out considering prominent legacy prevalent to access foreign resources by causing internal turmoil.

Brazilian dissent with restraints refraining from violence, vandalism and looting is important to protect public and private property.

Any damages in this context would mean the people are the ones to bear repair and restoration costs as consumers and taxpayers in society defeating the purpose behind the call to fix rising taxes and prices in the country.

Brazil being a modern and civilized nation cannot afford to deviate from proper engagement and that could be meaningful negotiations and dialogue with the state and federal authority.

Peaceful assembly to express grievances is the national right of all citizens world over.

However, demonstrators utilizing opportunity to resolve crises with authority willing to redress citizens concerns in all affairs would be prudent and effective in producing desirable outcome.

Unlike Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan leadership authorized violent crackdown and refusal to accept responsibility for numerous mistakes that has led to foreign occupation under the pretext of Patriot missiles installation.

Besides enduring terror attacks in Reyhanli and southwestern Hatay province emanating from state sponsored terrorism against neighbor Syria.

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff assurance to deal with citizens matter perhaps deserves national attention offering the political power the benefit of doubt in delivering the guarantee.

As for the spending on World Cup in 2014 and Olympics Games in 2016 – the bulk investments are usually made by FIFA and IOC along with corporate sponsors respectively with government expenditure upon efficient management in hosting international activities could be recovered in profits from diverse avenues viz. global telecast, commercials, local and overseas visitors participation as spectators, merchandise vendors and,

Not to mention the prime occasion promoting tourism as well as exports to potential buyers within and outside the region.

Brazilian government modernization efforts during these sports ventures might be aimed at tourist attractions and other economic prospects along side elevating national image in the ability to organize major events.

Nonetheless, these modifications could be carried out without compromising indigenous heritage and local residents livelihoods demonstrating care and respect for nationals regardless of socio economic and ethnic background.

Furthermore, government housing or financing with independent oversight to replace slums in urban dwelling in Rio de Janeiro or capital Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Belo Horizonte and across the country would be a way forward to achieve goals benefitting people and national economy.

In contrast, the western leaderships in the United States, Britain, France and Germany squander tax income in terror operations targeting innocent lives in Syria and supplying weapons to dictatorships in Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, UAE, Kuwait and wherever possible to prolong oppression and persecution.

Notwithstanding the western leaders abuse of power reflected in egregious decisions and gross neglect of domestic economy hurting their citizens denying them life with dignity.

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and political establishment at different hierarchy interaction with citizens encouraging civil discourse avoiding excess force or aggressive practices to disperse crowds is essential to restore calm and stability.

The agents of chaos and destruction in their desire for global dominance seek troubles deploying overt or covert methods to gain entry for harmful intentions witnessed thus far.

Hence, Brazilian unity and government sincerity in the formation of national reconciliation committee with collective input using smart innovative ideas for self-sufficiency and fair distribution of equity from oil and several endowments is the viable solution to short and long term challenges confronting the nation.

Brazilian military and intelligence vigilance thwarting any threats to territorial integrity is crucial for national and regional security.

The destabilization of nations and regions is the contemporary trend and pose dilemma for nations earmarked in the imperialist agenda.

Regional cooperation and coordination strengthening bilateral and multilateral ties in trade and specifically national defense is paramount.

Brazilian government and republic adherence to non-violence with rational approach for a new beginning would be beneficial to all preventing foreign opportunists from taking undue advantage of the stalemate that could adversely affect the nation at large.

Best Wishes to citizens, President Dilma Rousseff and leaderships representing political, military, economic and social spectrum in exercising self-determination rights to introduce policies that are favorable to the entire nation upholding constitution, democratic values and individual freedom.

Safeguarding Brazil sovereignty is national responsibility and preservation would exemplify patriotism.

Wishing Brazil success in all frontiers as an emerging economy and reliable partner in global peace.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Colombia – Bogota And Caracas Ties Valuable For South America

June 6, 2013

By Padmini Arhant

The foreign intrusion in Venezuela escalated post election declaring President Nicolas Maduro decisive winner.

President Nicolas Maduro has been challenged ever since by hegemony favored contender Governor Henrique Capriles Radonski in the effort to destabilize Venezuela.

Governor Henrique Capriles Radonski protest in this regard also led to civilian casualties with at least seven or more deaths and many injured in the unnecessary disturbance brought upon the nation.

There appears to be United States backed vigorous campaign against popular government of President Nicolas Maduro to create chaos and confusion in Venezuela.

Although such intervention is hardly surprising considering United States foreign policy aimed at political instability worldwide.

Meanwhile, the peace talks in Havana, Cuba between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and Colombian government with Venezuela and Chile participation is critical to solidify the agreement on economic and social development in rural areas bringing the decades old confrontation to an end.

FARC and Colombian government commitment towards this deal is important to save lives and move the nation forward for pervasive progress leaving none behind in national achievements.

The latest report on Colombian government soldiers killing four FARC members in clashes in Colombia’s southern province of Putumayo is regrettable and these incidents needlessly harm the current peace initiatives desperately required in leading the country away from perpetual turmoil and unrest.

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos meeting Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles Radonski in Bogota following talks with United States Vice President Joe Biden clarifies the unwanted tension in Bogota and Caracas relation prompting Venezuela to withdraw the envoy involved in Colombian peace negotiations with FARC in Cuba.

Governor Henrique Capriles Radonski tour of Latin America to promote hegemony goals rejecting legitimate government of President Nicolas Maduro categorically defines the opposition leader’s agenda to work against national interest.

Such activities are best abandoned for they serve none and evidently counterproductive.

Instead the opposition leader shifting focus on positive contributions enabling the incumbent administration under President Nicolas Maduro to address relevant national issues like economy, citizens safety and social advancement would prove genuine concern for the people of Venezuela over personal political ambition.

On the other hand, Colombia ties with Venezuela especially the present government pledged to late President Hugo Chavez Bolivarian Revolution is significant for Americas to protect national sovereignty, political and economic independence from foreign interference.

Upon safeguarding national freedom, social justice is possible in general recognition of population as mainstream barring isolation or segregation behind disparity in society.

Colombian citizens demand for removal of all U.S, military bases – seven in total along with ban on arms supply to drug cartels – situations shared with Afghanistan and Mexico respectively is the preliminary step towards national liberty.

Furthermore, Colombian public resistance to NATO membership is essential to prevent subjugation and western dominance as experienced by Turkey.

Colombia transcending from drug haven identity to dependable partner in regional peace, security and economic growth would be beneficial to Andean nation and Latin America.

Colombian government extending peace to factions representing marginalized and disenfranchised segments across the nation would guarantee multilateral gains maintaining balance of power providing economic opportunity to all.

Colombia and FARC implementing recent accord into action would set precedence in crises resolution renouncing violence that consume lives and resources affecting the nation at large.

Simultaneously Colombian government headed by President Juan Manuel Santos strengthening cooperation in all aspects with Venezuelan counterpart President Nicolas Maduro would be prudent not to mention Latin American solidarity confirming formidability against external threats and provocation.

Wishing citizens in Colombia and entire Latin America a new beginning with promising future and tranquility.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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