Venezuela celebrates its 214th independence anniversary today.

To commemorate this occasion, the Venezuelan Embassy in Namibia, in collaboration with the Namibian government, hosted a screening of the historical film Miranda Returns.

The event was attended by Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Namibian MPs, various government officials, Cuban collaborators, and members of the diplomatic corps in Namibia.

Venezuelan Ambassador Dr. Magaly Henríquez, who officiated the screening, emphasized that July 5th reaffirms Venezuela's status as an irrevocably free and sovereign nation. 

Dr. Henríquez noted that the Venezuelan people have resisted, defended, and fought for their freedom since 1811, continuing to strengthen their sovereignty against foreign imposition and interference.

She explained that Miranda Returns, directed by Luis Alberto Lamata, holds profound symbolic value.

 The ambassador stated, "Francisco de Miranda was the forerunner of Latin American emancipation and is recognized as the first universal Venezuelan." 

Miranda participated in the independence of the United States, the French Revolution, and later in Venezuela's independence, with a goal of fighting for Latin American freedom.

 He was born in Caracas on March 28, 1750, and died in Spain on July 14, 1816.

Dr. Henríquez also highlighted the historical ties between Namibia and Venezuela, saying, "We are peoples who share a history of anti-imperialist struggle. From the global South, we weave alliances of solidarity to build a world where respect, equity, and justice prevail."

The independence celebration also serves as an opportunity to reiterate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's call for world peace.