President Maduro urged the Armed Forces to continue with the legacy of the liberator based on the defense of sovereignty and self-determination, "the legacy of our Liberator is more alive than ever," he said. | Photo: @PresidencialVen

Caracas, July 25 (RHC)-- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro urged this Sunday  to maintain the path of prosperity and national union in the face of destabilizing pretensions.

In the framework of the commemoration of the 199th anniversary of the Naval Battle of the Lake and Bolivarian Navy Day, the Venezuelan president said: "The path of growth, development, prosperity and collective happiness, the path of national union, the path of freedom -- that is our path."

At the same time, President Maduro praised the resistance of the Venezuelan people and the work of the Civic-Military Union against the constant aggressions of U.S. imperialism.   "We are on the right path (...) With tenacious resistance we have managed to defend our dignity and independence, to exercise our sovereignty and our freedom."

"We are preparing for the Bicentennial of the great victory that marked the history of our glorious, patriotic and revolutionary Navy.  My recognition and embrace to the entire Bolivarian Navy of our Venezuelan homeland," the president said.

Likewise, President Maduro urged the Armed Forces to continue with the legacy of the Liberator based on the defense of sovereignty and self-determination.  "The legacy of our Liberator is more alive than ever."