Chavez has died, now he is a legend and a myth. The debate in Europe
is whether Chavismo will remain united, while shocked by the mystical
manifestations of a people's pain. They fail to relate how in the
processes of Latin American liberation, the mysticism and unity of the
popular movements go hand-in-hand. The Chavez Myth is cemented,
reinforced concrete for the unity of Chavismo’s factions, which will
work for a long time. Those who don´t stay true to Chavez’s memory will
leave Chavismo.
Ahead of the April 14 elections,
Chavismo’s unity is guaranteed whilst the opposition, which was held
together by a set of interests against Chavez, has serious problems of
cohesion that may adversely affect the mobilization of their
electorate. Whilst alive, Chavez held Chavismo together, but more
importantly, he held together the opposition.
Although
the Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD), have agreed on the unique
nomination of Capriles, the opposition electorate perceives the
internal divisions and lack of political leadership, resulting from
the heterogeneity of the political currents within it. It is true that
the opposition came very close in the last presidential elections.
However, electorally, Chavismo need not worry about the opposition: if
Chavismo mobilises all its electorate, it will win easily.
Paradoxically, in order for the opposition to win Chavista votes, they
would be forced to use the Chavez Myth by arguing: "Chávez himself was a
true leader and you are not Chavez."
In any case, the
Bolivarian Revolution now has its legend which will give it body and
consistency for a long time. Latin America will continue down the path
of change with its legends, myths and revolutions. Europe, however,
does not believe in itself. In crisis stricken Europe, they believe in
an inert reality, motionless and stiff. Perhaps Europe will have its
revolution the night it regains its mystique, believes in its legends
and hears the terrifying moan of its Llorona when it kills with hunger.
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