Tireless educator-By Fidel Castro

CHAVEZ is a tireless educator. He does not hesitate in describing what capitalism means. He takes apart all its lies, one by one. He is relentless.

He describes the meaning of each one of the measures brought to the people by socialism.

He knows how much a human being suffers when he, his wife, his children, his parents, his neighbors, have nothing, and when a precious few have everything.

He demonstrates the egotism of the rich who subordinate everything to the blind and inexorable laws of the market, opposed to all rationality in the deployment of the productive forces. He is constantly demonstrating that with the work underway in Venezuela.

Chávez inundated Venezuela with books. First he encouraged all citizens to learn to read and write. He opened schools for all children; secondary and technical schools for all adolescents and young people, the possibility of higher education for all of them.

The crème de la crème of oligarchic and counterrevolutionary thinking is meeting in Caracas to announce to all the country’s media that there is no press freedom in Venezuela. Chávez challenged them to take part in the “Aló Presidente” program – which is celebrating its 10th anniversary – to discuss the issue with Venezuelan intellectuals; he would take a seat in the audience, willing to listen to the debate. As I write this Reflection, they have not responded.

At 6:40 p.m. “Aló” recommenced

. Chávez’ impassioned words can be heard once again on the second day of the commemoration. It began with the presence of the ALBA ministers of culture, who are participating in an international meeting of ministers in that field.

During the activity, brilliant speeches are being made that enrich political thinking.

Chávez reiterated his challenge. Once again, he invited the luminaries of the international oligarchy to join the discussion and they have not responded; it is now past 7 o’clock at night.

I shall now concentrate on the brilliant and heartfelt speeches being made. Excuse me.

Fidel Castro Ruz

May 29, 2009

7:23 p.m.