Freddy Bernal Rejects Removal of Chávez and Maduro Images from Public Institutions

Freddy Bernal, the governor of Venezuela's Táchira state, has publicly rejected a directive calling for the removal of portraits of former President Hugo Chávez and current President Nicolás Maduro from government institutions. The directive is reportedly attributed to interim authorities, including Delcy Rodríguez and Jorge Rodríguez.

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In the governorship of Táchira, it is mandatory, in all institutions, Bolívar, Commander Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro Moros.

During a public event in Táchira, Bernal asserted the mandatory presence of Chávez and Maduro's imagery within state dependencies. He issued a direct order to the heads of public organizations in his state, ensuring compliance with the continued display of their portraits. "In the governorship of Táchira, it is mandatory, in all institutions, Bolívar, Commander Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro Moros," Bernal stated.

Bernal emphasized that this instruction must be strictly followed in all offices affiliated with the regional executive. He warned that each administrative authority is responsible for its execution, stating, "Every director must verify strict compliance with this order, it is not whether they want to or not."

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Every director must verify strict compliance with this order, it is not whether they want to or not.

The governor further argued that the current political climate necessitates reinforcing the presence of both leaders in institutional spaces. "In times of siege, more Bolívar, more Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, constitutional president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela," he expressed. These declarations emerge amid ongoing debates within Chavismo regarding changes being implemented by the interim government established earlier this year.

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In times of siege, more Bolívar, more Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, constitutional president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.