The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, posthumously awarded on Sunday the Order of Liberators of Venezuela in its first class to the governor of La Guaira state, G / J Jorge Luís García Carneiro.
In the Burning Chapel held at the Military Academy of the Bolivarian Army (AMEB), the national president gave this recognition to the wife of the distinguished patriot, María del Valle de García, after rendering the corresponding honors.
In the same way, the Head of State granted the replica of the Victorious Saber of Carabobo, the sword of Rafael Urdaneta, in recognition of his merits as a soldier and his high and undoubted commitment to the Venezuelan people.
In his eulogy, President Maduro emphasized that «Jorge Luís García Carneiro is and will be a Chavista leader, a humanist, the best Governor of Venezuela, an example of love for the people and closeness to the humble ones”.
«His thought and loyalty were fundamental so that Chávez could create the new strategic doctrine,» he added.
Regarding his work and political leadership, Maduro assured that according to the most recent studies, “García Carneiro was the governor with the most support, the best valued in the entire country, he was going to be re-elected in La Guaira with a torrent of votes. Undefeated, he re-founded the state of La Guaira. Did he do it from a desk? No, he went to walk around the neighborhoods and to accompany his people”.
Maduro affirmed that for this reason, «García Carneiro has the blessings of the people of La Guaira, for his political, social and humanist work and that is why today the people of La Guaira bids him farewell with tears and with love for his Governor.»
Loyalty and humility
He also highlighted the legacy of García Carneiro who he considered “not only was he loyal to Commander Chávez, he inspired me when he humbly told me «My Commander in Chief”.
“Bidding farewell to an exceptional human being such as García Carneiro has been a hard blow, it seems that life has been made difficult by the blows received: “Chino” Khan, Darío Vivas, the loss of professor Aristóbulo Istúriz and now that of Carneiro. We can only reaffirm ourselves in his example and in his being, to continue taking the steps that we have to take in this life”, he commented.
Maduro led the Burning Chapel and funeral honors to García Carneiro, accompanied by the first combatant, Cilia Flores, by the president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez; the president of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), Maikel Moreno, the head of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Pedro Calzadilla, among other authorities of the national government and the public powers of the country,
Posthumous tribute
Since this Saturday, May 22, senior officials of the National Government have paid honors to the governor of La Guaira state, first in the Simón Bolívar Hemicycle in the Bolívar-Chávez Square of the entity.
In this tribute and first guard of honor participated the Executive Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, accompanied by the deputy (AN) Diosdado Cabello, the Minister for Interior affairs, Justice and Peace, Carmen Meléndez; for Electric Energy, Néstor Reverol; for Education, Eduardo Piñate and Freddy Ñáñez, Head of Communication and Information.
Jorge Luis García Carneiro was 69 years old, he developed an outstanding military and political career. Since 2008 he served as governor of the state of La Guaira. Previously, he was commander of the Army, Minister of Defense, Minister of Social Development and Social Participation, among other high government positions.
He was part of the «Simón Bolívar II» promotion in 1975, where he met the commander of the Bolivarian Revolution, Hugo Chávez Frías, and established a deep friendship that would lead him on the path of the recovery of the Homeland.
The entire people acknowledges his heroic example during the coup against President Hugo Chávez on April 11, 12 and 13, a journey he faced with honor and gallantry against the fascist threat.
