Last May, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) submitted to a vote of its activists select candidates who represent the legislative elections on 26 September. On this occasion, more than 2.5 million members had traveled to participate in internal polling. A large figure but actually represents less than 40% of over 7 million members claimed by the party. According to Raúl Cazal director of El Diplo, the Venezuelan edition of Le Monde Diplomatique, these 2.5 million people who moved the primaries are those that can really be regarded as activists: "The 7 million support the process They are there, pay attention to what happens, but do not fit in any political discussion. However, 2.5 million activists it is huge, in any country. "
Ambition PSUV since its creation was to allow new faces to emerge, but until now the main party leaders are executives who occupy high positions of government. The internal election, however, allowed a revival. "A lot of party candidates for upcoming elections are so far unknown persons. This will undoubtedly change the face of the National Assembly," says Mr. Cazal, who is also vice-president of the Agencia Venezolana de Noticias, the official news agency. Indeed, during the internal poll last May, only 22 incumbents were returned as candidates for 110 positions available (recorded vote), for which s'affrontaien 3500 "pre-candidate". Furthermore, 52 additional candidates (voting list) were directly appointed by the president of the PSUV, which is none other than Hugo Chavez. These 52 names are on them from for most of the traditional device.
voting base therefore, somehow, to punish the incumbents. And I must say they do not really popular, even among people who support the "Chavismo". Despite the absolute majority it has enjoyed over the past five years, numerous bills have remained in the refrigerator, as was the case with the law to establish a coordinated national public health or the new Labour Act (including reduction of working time and the creation of workers' councils in enterprises). The law on gun control is, meanwhile, still under discussion in the Assembly, its treatment has been "reactivated" after the recent tough opposition media campaign on the acute problem of urban violence. The return of the opposition in parliament would it beneficial to boost the presidential camp? Raúl Cazal to elect a new generation (44% of candidates of the PSUV are under 30 years) is not enough: "I think we need more public pressure, not only the pressure of the president, nor that of the cons-revolution. We need to pressure those who are on our side, the side of socialism. Because without that, without popular mobilization, we will not get any change and members will continue to rest on their laurels. "
Article published in the Swiss daily Le Courrier September 21, 2010
Ambition PSUV since its creation was to allow new faces to emerge, but until now the main party leaders are executives who occupy high positions of government. The internal election, however, allowed a revival. "A lot of party candidates for upcoming elections are so far unknown persons. This will undoubtedly change the face of the National Assembly," says Mr. Cazal, who is also vice-president of the Agencia Venezolana de Noticias, the official news agency. Indeed, during the internal poll last May, only 22 incumbents were returned as candidates for 110 positions available (recorded vote), for which s'affrontaien 3500 "pre-candidate". Furthermore, 52 additional candidates (voting list) were directly appointed by the president of the PSUV, which is none other than Hugo Chavez. These 52 names are on them from for most of the traditional device.
voting base therefore, somehow, to punish the incumbents. And I must say they do not really popular, even among people who support the "Chavismo". Despite the absolute majority it has enjoyed over the past five years, numerous bills have remained in the refrigerator, as was the case with the law to establish a coordinated national public health or the new Labour Act (including reduction of working time and the creation of workers' councils in enterprises). The law on gun control is, meanwhile, still under discussion in the Assembly, its treatment has been "reactivated" after the recent tough opposition media campaign on the acute problem of urban violence. The return of the opposition in parliament would it beneficial to boost the presidential camp? Raúl Cazal to elect a new generation (44% of candidates of the PSUV are under 30 years) is not enough: "I think we need more public pressure, not only the pressure of the president, nor that of the cons-revolution. We need to pressure those who are on our side, the side of socialism. Because without that, without popular mobilization, we will not get any change and members will continue to rest on their laurels. "
Article published in the Swiss daily Le Courrier September 21, 2010
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