Diaz-Balart to Join South Florida Venezuelan Exile Community in Celebration of Independence Day

MIAMI—On Wednesday, July 7th Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) will join the Independent Venezuelan American Citizens (IVAC) and the Venezolanos Perseguido Políticos en el Exilio (VEPPEX) at the Hilton Garden Inn Miami in their celebration of Venezuelan Independence Day. Diaz-Balart will be presenting a Congressional Record honoring the Venezuelan Exile Community of South Florida, which celebrated Venezuela’s Independence from Spain on July 5th.

Excerpts from Congressional Record:

“The Venezuelan people know and love freedom, but that land of heroes has been hijacked by a crazy, corrupt, dictator, Hugo Chavez.

As Chavez furthers his corrupt and anti-democratic activities in our hemisphere, the United States must stand firm on the side of freedom and support our democratic allies in the region and all the people who value democratic principles, both inside and outside of Venezuela.

I want to thank and commend all Venezuelans living in exile in the United States for their dedication and commitment to preserving their culture and ensuring that freedom, democracy and justice once again ring true in Venezuela.” –Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart


WHAT: Venezuelan Independence Day Celebration and presentation of Congressional Record

WHO: Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, the Independent Venezuelan-American Citizens (IVAC), and the Venezolanos Perseguido Políticos en el Exilio (VEPPEX)

WHEN: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn, 3550 NW 74th Ave. Miami Fl. 33122