The echoes of applause and music fill the air, marking a pivotal moment in the history of Venezuela. As citizens and military personnel witnessed the triumph of their nation against tyranny, a powerful message emerged: their duty is to defend the popular sovereignty and protect the people. In this tale of resilience, we delve into the heart of a nation's struggle and its unwavering determination.
How often do we ponder the weight of freedom? Do the words carry the same weight in our hearts as they do in others? Have we felt their absence, witnessed their sudden vanishing act? The history of Africa is riddled with such tales, each marked by a year and a country, where the colors of daily life are obscured by the dust of tyranny.
It's been 80 years since the daring plot to kill Adolf Hitler unfolded at Wolf's Lair, Hitler's headquarters in present-day Poland. Today, Germany commemorates the uprising at the Resistance Memorial Center in Berlin. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier laid a wreath in memory of those involved in the attempted coup against the Nazi dictator on July 20th, 1944. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the resistance was a reminder not to resign in the face of history. But what if the plot had succeeded? And what does the legacy of the resistance mean for us today?