The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro , commemorated the birth of Mao Zedong. Through his official platforms, the Venezuelan leader described the founder of the People's Republic of China as one of the "giants of the 20th century." Maduro emphasized that Mao's ability to organize a workers' and peasants' army was the key to defeating the imperial structures that oppressed the Asian nation.
During his address, the Venezuelan president highlighted one of the fundamental tenets of Maoist thought : the importance of the human factor over technological weaponry in social conflicts. "Weapons are important, but the decisive factor is the human being," Maduro reminded the audience, citing the strategic vision that enabled the liberation of the Chinese people.
President Maduro linked China's resurgence as a millennial power to the steadfastness of the revolutionary leadership that began in 1949. He explained that thanks to this historical foundation, the Asian giant transformed itself on Friday, December 26, into a superpower of knowledge, education, and scientific innovation. In this regard, he stated that Venezuela's admiration for Mao Zedong stems primarily from his success in restoring dignity and national pride to a historically besieged people.
In the video shared by the head of state, he analyzes how China transitioned from a semi-feudal system to a cutting-edge model in just a few decades. Maduro pointed out that the development of this unique project allowed for an unprecedented expansion of productive forces, achieving a level of cultural and commercial development that now places it at the forefront of the international stage. The Venezuelan government views this process of radical transformation as an example of resilience and administrative efficiency under socialist principles.
The president also emphasized the spiritual and political connection that unites the historical figures of both nations. In his remarks, he affirmed that the values of Mao Zedong and Xi Jinping converge with the ideals of Simón Bolívar and Hugo Chávez in the pursuit of a multipolar world. "We are united in soul and spirit," Maduro asserted, reinforcing the strategic alliance that Caracas and Beijing currently maintain based on principles of mutual respect and bilateral cooperation.
The tribute served to reaffirm that the figure of the Chinese leader represents the necessary rebellion to build an independent destiny in the 21st century. Mao Zedong, co-founder of the Chinese Communist Party and architect of the new China, remains an essential reference point for the Bolivarian process. The official statement concludes by reaffirming that the sovereignty of peoples is built with the courage to defend their own political models against the impositions of global power centers.