 Chavez started an irreversible revolutionary transformation, but to many Venezuelans, he was even more than that, he was a father, a friend, who made the poor visible, who dignified the elderly, people with disabilities and children. Do you know that he declared himself a feminist president? Since the beginning of his monumental political work, Chavez gave women a center role in the transformation of Venezuela, and we can see this today in times of great complexity and sacrifice, where Venezuelan women continue to the role as a historic vanguard in the unconditional defense of Venezuelan sovereignty and independence. The world is also a better place thanks to Chavez, he was a strong advocate for social justice and was the voice of the poor around the world, he wasn't afraid to speak truths to power, in fact, he was a key spoke person against the war in Afghanistan and Iraq, claiming that you cannot fight terrorism with more terror. Despite constant attacks from Washington, Chavez displayed a sense of solidarity to US citizens who could not afford heating oil in the winter or rely on the support of their own government or corporate social responsibility. He dreamed and encouraged us to believe in world peace and built it. People around the world are still inspired by Chavez leadership. We are. I am.