The Bolivarian Circles (Spanish: Círculos bolivarianos) are political and social organizations of workers' councils in Venezuela, originally created by President Hugo Chávez on 21 December 2001. The circles have also been described as militias and compared to Cuba's Committees for the Defense of the Revolution and Panama's Dignity Battalions.
Following the involvement of Bolivarian Circles in defending President Chávez during the 2002 Venezuelan coup d'état attempt, the government sponsored the creation of official communal councils on 10 April 2006, some of which became armed colectivos instead.
The Bolivarian Circles (Spanish: Círculos bolivarianos) are political and social organizations of workers' councils in Venezuela, originally created by President Hugo Chávez on 21 December 2001. [3]
18 Mei 2018 · In 2001, Chávez set up a new generation of political groups, the “Bolivarian Circles,” to build up grass-roots political support. These Bolivarian Circles proved their loyalty and willingness to use violence during the April 2002 coup attempt.
19 Sep 2013 · Chavez established the Circles as the principal civil society organizations on the grassroots levels of his Bolivarian Revolution. The Circles, in fact, are at the center of a debate about Chavez’s program and its effects on Venezuela.
01 Okt 2003 · Taking part on this grassroot movement are the groups known as Bolivarian Circles, named after Venezuela’s independent hero: Simon Bolivar. Endorsed by the Venezuelan President and supported by the majority of the population, Bolivarian Circles grouped community leaders and neighbors alike.
05 Okt 2022 · We report the results of a survey of 110 members of Círculos and several interviews carried out in four Venezuelan states during June and July 2004. After providing basic information on the Círculos, we analyze their tendency to contribute to a democratic civil society.
03 Agu 2009 · The Bolivarian Circles, with 2.2 million members, are the backbone of the national democratic revolution in Venezuela. After an attempted U.S. coup against Chavez on April 11, 2002, the Bolivarian Circles helped reinstall popularly-elected President Hugo Chavez.
04 Des 2001 · The circle, known as the Bolivarian Movement of Women, has started job training for poor women and sports programs for neighborhood children, and collected thousands of dollars for pressing community medical needs.
01 Jan 1991 · What are the Bolivarian Circles? What ideas do they promote and what do they do? The Bolivarian Circles are the most basic form of participation in the democratic process in Venezuela, although not the only one. There are also neighbourhood associations and cooperatives, among others.
30 Apr 2002 · Bolivarian Circles were created in June 2001. The purpose of the neighborhood-based groups is to promote the values of 19th century independence leader, Simon Bolivar moral character, love of country, and solidarity (LaFranchi 17 Jul 2001).
The Bolivarian Circles are a basic support movement for the Bolivarian revolution of President Hugo Chávez. They enabled participation in the implementation of education and health programs at the neighborhood level.
