Caracas, April 3 (RHC)-- Political and academic circles in Venezuela are reviewing the country's membership of the Organization of American States (OAS), in light of attacks by the regional group and its Secretary General Luis Almagro against the Bolivarian Revolution and President Nicolás Maduro.

Freddy Bernal, Leader of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) underscored the need to reflect on the country's membership of the OAS, which progressive governments and forces in the hemisphere refer to as the U.S. Ministry of Colonies.

Bernal said the issue must be amply debated at the highest level, saying Venezuela must not be a part of a regional organization that tries to overthrow constitutional national governments.