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{{Short description|Political organization in Venezuela}}
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===2014 Venezuelan protests===
===2014 Venezuelan protests===
{{Quote box|width=300px|bgcolor=#c6dbf7|align=right|quote=These groups of ''guarimberos'', fascists and violent [people], and today now other sectors of the country’s population as well have gone out on the streets, I call on the UBCh, on the communal councils, on communities, on colectivos: flame that is lit, flame that is extinguished.|source=President Nicolas Maduro <ref name=HRWpfp/> }}
{{Quote box|width=300px|align=right|quote=These groups of ''guarimberos'', fascists and violent [people], and today now other sectors of the country’s population as well have gone out on the streets, I call on the UBCh, on the communal councils, on communities, on colectivos: flame that is lit, flame that is extinguished.|source=President Nicolas Maduro<ref name=HRWpfp/> }}

During the [[2014 Venezuelan protests]], the Venezuelan government called on the UBCh to counter those protesting against the Venezuelan government.<ref name=HRWpfp>{{cite web|title=Punished for Protesting|url=http://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/venezuela0514_reportcover_web.pdf|publisher=Human Rights Watch|accessdate=6 May 2014}}</ref> On 16 February, [[Nicolas Maduro]] confirmed that President of the National Assembly, [[Diosdado Cabello]], was to oversee the deployment of PSUV throughout the country for "peace efforts" during the protests.<ref name=ENfeb2014>{{cite news|last1=Lugo-Galicia|first1=Hernan|last2=Von Berger|first2=Franz|title=¿Cómo se activaría el "Contrataque fulminante"?|url=http://www.el-nacional.com/politica/activaria-ataque-fulminante_0_357564498.html|accessdate=19 November 2014|agency=El Nacional|date=17 February 2014}}</ref> Later that day, governor of Carabobo state, [[Francisco Ameliach]], stated on Twitter, "UBCH, get ready for the fulminating counter-attack. Diosdado will give the order #Respect,[[Gringo]]s&Fascists".<ref name=PRINCETONfeb2014>{{cite web|title=Venezuela Violations of human rights in the context of peaceful demonstrations February 4 to 22, 2014|url=https://venezuela.princeton.edu/files/2014/03/CIVILIS-HHRR-Venezuela-Feb-2014-English.pdf|publisher=Princeton University|accessdate=19 November 2014}}</ref> Days later in the capital city of Carabobo state, [[Valencia, Carabobo|Valencia]], armed individuals on motorcycles appeared at a protest opening fire on protesters, with one protesters, [[Génesis Carmona]], being shot in the head and died one day later.<ref name=PRINCETONfeb2014/> On 5 March, President Maduro also called on multiple government supporting groups himself, with such groups including the UBCh and [[Colectivo (Venezuela)|colectivos]], which he ordered to make sure protests were "extinguished".<ref name=HRWpfp/>
During the [[2014 Venezuelan protests]], the Venezuelan government called on the UBCh to counter those protesting against the Venezuelan government.<ref name=HRWpfp>{{cite web|title=Punished for Protesting|url=https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/venezuela0514_reportcover_web.pdf|publisher=Human Rights Watch|accessdate=6 May 2014}}</ref> On 16 February, [[Nicolas Maduro]] confirmed that President of the National Assembly, [[Diosdado Cabello]], was to oversee the deployment of PSUV throughout the country for "peace efforts" during the protests.<ref name=ENfeb2014>{{cite news|last1=Lugo-Galicia|first1=Hernan|last2=Von Berger|first2=Franz|title=¿Cómo se activaría el "Contrataque fulminante"?|url=http://www.el-nacional.com/politica/activaria-ataque-fulminante_0_357564498.html|accessdate=19 November 2014|agency=El Nacional|date=17 February 2014}}</ref> Later that day, governor of Carabobo state, [[Francisco Ameliach]], stated on Twitter, "UBCH, get ready for the fulminating counter-attack. Diosdado will give the order #Respect, [[Gringo]]s&Fascists".<ref name=PRINCETONfeb2014>{{cite web|title=Venezuela Violations of human rights in the context of peaceful demonstrations February 4 to 22, 2014|url=https://venezuela.princeton.edu/files/2014/03/CIVILIS-HHRR-Venezuela-Feb-2014-English.pdf|publisher=Princeton University|accessdate=19 November 2014}}</ref> Days later in the capital city of Carabobo state, [[Valencia, Carabobo|Valencia]], armed individuals on motorcycles appeared at a protest opening fire on protesters, with one protesters, [[Génesis Carmona]], being shot in the head and died one day later.<ref name=PRINCETONfeb2014/> On 5 March, President Maduro also called on multiple government supporting groups himself, with such groups including the UBCh and [[Colectivo (Venezuela)|colectivos]], which he ordered to make sure protests were "extinguished".<ref name=HRWpfp/>


==Tasks==
==Tasks==
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#Study and practice the teaching of ethics and politics of Chavez.
#Study and practice the teaching of ethics and politics of Chavez.
#Strengthen and expand more and more in the UBCh forefront.
#Strengthen and expand more and more in the forefront of the unit.
#Take a historic commitment to be at the forefront of the drive and organization of all social and political forces of the Revolution in the community to strengthen the people's government.
#Take a historic commitment to be at the forefront of the drive and organization of all social and political forces of the Revolution in the community level to strengthen the people's government.
#Be a permanent element of propaganda and mobilization around the country plan and achievements of the Bolivarian Revolution.
#Be a permanent element of propaganda and mobilization around the country to publicize and promote the achievements and future plans of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela.
#Defend achievements of the revolution and fight in any terrain against enemies of the Fatherland.
#Defend achievements of the revolution and fight in any terrain against enemies of the Fatherland together with the National Armed Forces.
#To exercise social control tasks in your community.
#To exercise social control tasks in the community.
#A commitment to be at the forefront of shaping Network Homeland Homes in your community and house to house visits.
#A commitment to be at the forefront of building the Homeland Homes Network in the community and house to house visits.
#Being the link between the community and the Revolutionary Government to achieve the solution of the most sensitive problems and actively participate in the Street Government.
#Being the link between the community and the Revolutionary Government to achieve the solution of the most sensitive problems and actively participate in the Street Government program of the National Government.
#A commitment to be at the forefront in shaping Circles of Popular Struggles and of the Good Living.
#A commitment to be at the forefront in shaping the People's Struggle and Good Living Circles.
#Organize and accomplish tasks to win elections.
#Organize and accomplish tasks to win elections at all levels.


==References==
== See also ==
{{reflist}}


* [[Colectivo (Venezuela)]]
===Bibliography===
* [[La Piedrita]]
*{{cite web|title=Punished for Protesting|url=http://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/venezuela0514_reportcover_web.pdf|publisher=Human Rights Watch|accessdate=6 May 2014}}
* [[Immediate Mobilization Networks]]
*{{cite web|title=Venezuela Violations of human rights in the context of peaceful demonstrations February 4 to 22, 2014|url=https://venezuela.princeton.edu/files/2014/03/CIVILIS-HHRR-Venezuela-Feb-2014-English.pdf|publisher=Princeton University|accessdate=19 November 2014}}
* [[Committees for the Defense of the Revolution]]


==References==
{{uncategorized|date=November 2014}}
{{Reflist}}
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[[Category:Civic and political organizations of Venezuela]]
[[Category:Hugo Chávez]]
[[Category:Organizations of the Bolivarian Revolution]]
[[Category:Paramilitary organizations based in Venezuela]]
[[Category:United Socialist Party of Venezuela]]

Latest revision as of 20:44, 22 May 2024

Units of Battle Hugo Chávez
Unidades de Batalla Hugo Chávez
AbbreviationUBCh
Standort
Parent organization
PSUV
AffiliationsGovernment of Venezuela

The Units of Battle Hugo Chávez (UBCh) is a collection of organizations with multiple members of PSUV involved that has both military and political characteristics.[1]

History

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The UBCh originated as a group to defend the Bolivarian Revolution and support PSUV through electoral processes in Venezuela.[1]

2014 Venezuelan protests

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These groups of guarimberos, fascists and violent [people], and today now other sectors of the country’s population as well have gone out on the streets, I call on the UBCh, on the communal councils, on communities, on colectivos: flame that is lit, flame that is extinguished.

President Nicolas Maduro[2]

During the 2014 Venezuelan protests, the Venezuelan government called on the UBCh to counter those protesting against the Venezuelan government.[2] On 16 February, Nicolas Maduro confirmed that President of the National Assembly, Diosdado Cabello, was to oversee the deployment of PSUV throughout the country for "peace efforts" during the protests.[3] Later that day, governor of Carabobo state, Francisco Ameliach, stated on Twitter, "UBCH, get ready for the fulminating counter-attack. Diosdado will give the order #Respect, Gringos&Fascists".[4] Days later in the capital city of Carabobo state, Valencia, armed individuals on motorcycles appeared at a protest opening fire on protesters, with one protesters, Génesis Carmona, being shot in the head and died one day later.[4] On 5 March, President Maduro also called on multiple government supporting groups himself, with such groups including the UBCh and colectivos, which he ordered to make sure protests were "extinguished".[2]

Tasks

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The UBCh have vehicles, radios and resources to respond to any call made by the Venezuelan government.[1] According to Elías Jaua, a leader of the PSUV, members of the UBCh must study the Chavista doctrine, must be responsible for mobilization, political action, including using propaganda about achievements of the Bolivarian Revolution, take place in government projects for communities and to combat "enemies" of the Bolivarian Revolution "in all fields".[5]

Ten Commandments of the UBCh

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The Ten Commandments of the UBCh according to the PSUV are the following:[6]

  1. Study and practice the teaching of ethics and politics of Chavez.
  2. Strengthen and expand more and more in the forefront of the unit.
  3. Take a historic commitment to be at the forefront of the drive and organization of all social and political forces of the Revolution in the community level to strengthen the people's government.
  4. Be a permanent element of propaganda and mobilization around the country to publicize and promote the achievements and future plans of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela.
  5. Defend achievements of the revolution and fight in any terrain against enemies of the Fatherland together with the National Armed Forces.
  6. To exercise social control tasks in the community.
  7. A commitment to be at the forefront of building the Homeland Homes Network in the community and house to house visits.
  8. Being the link between the community and the Revolutionary Government to achieve the solution of the most sensitive problems and actively participate in the Street Government program of the National Government.
  9. A commitment to be at the forefront in shaping the People's Struggle and Good Living Circles.
  10. Organize and accomplish tasks to win elections at all levels.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Contraataque de Maduro: alista las "Unidades de Batalla Hugo Chávez"". Infobae. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Punished for Protesting" (PDF). Human Rights Watch. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  3. ^ Lugo-Galicia, Hernan; Von Berger, Franz (17 February 2014). "¿Cómo se activaría el "Contrataque fulminante"?". El Nacional. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Venezuela Violations of human rights in the context of peaceful demonstrations February 4 to 22, 2014" (PDF). Princeton University. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  5. ^ Jaua, Elias. "The UBCH". PSUV. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  6. ^ "Decálogo de las Unidades de Batalla Hugo Chávez (UBCh)". PSUV. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
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