Governor Sánchez kicks off Christmas in Mérida in an environment of blessing and health for the people

Published at: 01/11/2026 08:35 PM

The governor of the state of Mérida, Arnaldo Sánchez, led the formal start of the December festivities in the Andean entity, stressing that the day represents a space of family unity, culture and encounter for the entire Andean people within the framework of the guidelines of the National Executive.

“Christmas is full of blessings and a lot of health for the people of Venezuela and here we wish them a lot of blessings and that we can spend time with the family, of course with love, she says peace comes to every home in our country, we are already on our way this Christmas from here because we are going to eat hallacas and enjoy these wonderful bagpipes,” said the regional president during the festive deployment.

For his part, the commander of the Integral Defense Operational Zone (ZODI No. 22 Mérida), Division General Hilars José Larrarte Sosa, ratified the commitment of the State security forces to protect the population during the season, stating that “units will be deployed in all parishes that have the Christmas identity to provide protection for this Christmas season to share with joy and always at the disposal of our commander in chief, Dr. Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez and I want to express to our people that they can count on their territorial defensive system to guarantee the security that our people deserve so that they can enjoy this Christmas 2026".

The regional authorities highlighted the massive community participation registered throughout the entity, pointing out that more than 250 organized communes will be deployed in the territory of Merida to accompany the celebrations with parties, carols, bonuses and the traditional demonstrations of the holiday season.

Mazo News Team