Wednesday 2 December 2009

Chavez calls for new international organisation of left parties

Chavez with Kiraz Janicke.
by Kiraz Janicke, Caracas from http://www.venezuelanalysis.com/ 23 November 2009 Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez called for the formation of a “Fifth International” of left parties and social movements to confront the challenge posed by the global crisis of capitalism. The president made the announcement during an international conference of more than 50 left organisations from 31 countries held in Caracas over November 19-21. “I assume responsibility before the world. I think it is time to convene the Fifth International, and I dare to make the call, which I think is a necessity. I dare to request that we create my proposal,” Chavez said.

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