Hugo Chavez's brother sounds ominous note about military force

[naaman fletcher]

"The revolution was born in the Bicentennial era, and it made it through elections and we want it to continue that way, following a peaceful path that allows us to build Bolivarian socialism, but aware of the dangers that beset us and that the enemy does not rest, we can not forget as authentic revolutionaries, other methods of struggle.... It would be inexcusable to limit ourselves to only the electoral and not see other forms of struggle, including the armed struggle."

Adan Chavez's comment adds to the threat made by General Rangel Silva late last year, when he said the military may not accept an opposition electoral victory.

http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/Latin-America-Monitor/2011/0627/Hugo-Chavez-s-brother-sounds-ominous-note-about-military-force

[Bacchus39]

1. curious that he is advocating armed struggle when the Chavistas are in power

perhaps as a way to retain power indefinitely I suppose.

[bemildred]

2. "All options are on the table!" nt