AKI and middle class insecurity, lead and culture
The meeting is held on the small football field, just at the foot of the towers in the neighborhood of 23 de Enero, Caracas. People from other neighborhoods and supporters involved, but down slightly from home to discuss the issue that brings together those present: "Not one more death at 23 de Enero."
Last week, three people were murdered in the street around midnight. Among the victims, an activist involved for many years in social struggles. At the time, he even participated in the Sandinista Revolution in Nicaragua.
The demonstration and the meeting this Saturday afternoon were called by the collective of the area, known for its struggles and its social organization. Using loudspeakers, the speakers in turn invite the neighbors to get out of their homes and to participate without fear. The idea is to occupy the spaces in order not to allow the proliferation of drug trafficking and violence it generates.
discourses tend towards a recovery space through culture and organization. Others are more radical: "We must fight them on their land. And if it is with lead (bullets) with this will lead, not only with the culture!", Launches a speaker. "The conformation of the common and popular militias, is the path we must take," retorted another.
The scene takes place under the watchful eye of a representative of the Ministry of Interior and Justice. Accompanied by three officers from the Metropolitan Police (PM), they are once more taken party: "I would ask our friends, the police here: What is illegal drug sales in the neighborhood? No! All sales of drugs are public and notorious. You know very well where the offenders. So why is it so difficult to stop? ".
The ministry official can only agree: "I must admit that you're not wrong." Among the measures implemented by the Executive, is a draft of communal police who will work closely with organized communities. "Men who are here are here to listen and obey you. It is you who must control the police and they should be your subordinates. "
Note:
A long report on the theme of insecurity in Venezuela will be published shortly in the Swiss daily Le Courrier . passages will probably be published on this blog later.
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