By Cindy Domingo, Cuba and the Bolivarian Alliance Issues Committee

On December 6, the Venezuelan people cast their ballots in national elections for all 167 National Assembly seats.  These elections are critical for the future of the Bolivarian Alliance in Latin America and the Bolivarian revolution currently led by President Nicolas Maduro, successor of Hugo Chavez. 

Venezuelan right wing conservatives, supported by US imperialism, are hoping to derail the Bolivarian revolution by winning a majority of seats.

In the US, a newly formed Cuba and Venezuela Solidarity Committee has called for actions in support of the democratic process and elections in Venezuela in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Haven and Vancouver, Canada.  Information on these actions is available at cuba-venezuela.org

On behalf of the Cuba and Bolivarian Alliance Issues Committee, we ask WILPF branches and members to be vigilant about the conduct and outcome of these elections. 

For continued coverage and analysis about the elections, please go to venezuelanalysis.com and http://www.telesurtv.net/english/index.html‘

PHOTO: Venezuelans celebrate in Caracas, the victory of Nicolas Maduro. Photo: Joka Madruga / Land Free Press. (Flickr Creative Commons)