Chancellor meets his people in El Callao
Saturday, April 2, 2011


Tumeremo residents moved to the land of gold to be reunited with former mayor received a warm welcome on Friday elected mayor of the municipality Sifontes, Carlos Chancellor, in his tour Upata, Guasipati and Callao. So there might come, as the measure of confinement forbidden to visit his homeland, Tumeremo. However, inhabitants of the village and other surrounding areas moved into the land of calypso to celebrate freedom of Chancellor, after a strong public protest against the imprisonment of political leaders.

Natalie Garcia
Special Envoy
Photo William Urdaneta

The municipalities in southern Bolívar state Sifontes except for this Friday could see Carlos Chancellor, who had more than 4 years was not above such land by being imprisoned in Caroni Patrol. Upata residents, Guasipati and El Callao shook hands and received hugs from the former mayor.

Even those who were faint excitement they caused a brownout. Since also a former councilman, released Tuesday and subjected to restricted residence, stepped Upata voice began to run and hundreds of people moved from the Km 88, Las Cristinas, Tumeremo and other places to El Callao, which would concentration point.

Arrival at the home of calypso was at 5:00 pm. At that time thousands of people waited to native Tumeremo, the entry was made on board a truck that got out to walk the streets. Since he stepped on the floor started to pour samples of honey.

Rockets did not stop ringing like fireworks illuminating the sky. Joy reigned at all times, including a parade was commissioned to do the animation in the journey that made Chancellor as a token of appreciation to those who believed in him and anonymously supported the cause of liberty.

Active Youth members of Venezuela Unit (Javu) were also present accompanying Sifontes leader on tour. The boys repeated their slogans students and to promote respect for rights. They were also stars of the day on Friday, and were standing by the people who blessed and grateful for having achieved the goal. "Yes we did" was one of the most heard screams.

In addition to reuniting with his Chancellor people took the opportunity to see his father, who is frail and unable to be present in these final weeks of fight for his release.

At all times, the elected mayor of Sifontes reiterated its intentions to continue fighting for their own, while thanking those who in one way or another contributed to his imprisonment ended.

"He's the Mayor"

Tumeremo residents and other towns in the municipality Sifontes moved to El Callao to see the mayor elected in the last regional elections. Most respondents rejected the measure that prohibits Chancellor Carlos go home.

Darmelys García. "We are very happy and excited to have Carlos back to Chancellor, who is a good man, was a good mayor and we want it again with us."

Beatriz Gutierrez. "I come from Km 88, I am grateful, I feel sympathy for Charles Chancellor and I am grateful to God that today is free."

Cira Gonzalez. "I cried for the injustice committed against Chancellor, to have him as a political prisoner and we are very happy because I'm here. Disabled persons will not Tumeremo is a sign of fear that you have. "

Trina Maria Lopez. "I am very grateful that I have released a nice old man, we want to Tumeremo. May God bless you all, especially students and those who have helped. "

Jose Barreto. "This is extraordinary apotheosis that Carlos has was brought here Tumeremo cerquita to where it should be because he is the mayor and those who are there are usurping a job."