Venezuela : This process belongs to the people!

2012-08-15 · first published in Socialist Project · 206 words

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Susan Spronk and Jeffery R. Webber (SS and JRW): Can you tell us about your political history and how you got involved in the struggle?

Juan Contreras (JC): I became active politically at the age of 12-13 years old. I am a roduct of circumstance rather than design. If you asked me what I wanted to do with my life I would answer, “I want to be the best soccer player on the planet.” Indeed, sport is my biggest passion; I am a frustrated athlete now dedicated to politics [laughs]. I was born in the barrio 23 de enero; my parents have also lived here most of their lives.

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