TeleSUR President lauds Venezuela resolve in letter to Al Mayadeen CEO
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TeleSUR President Patricia Villegas Marin has written a powerful open letter to Al Mayadeen Media Network's Ghassan Ben Jeddou, praising Venezuela’s unity, economic recovery, and steadfastness in the face of external threats.
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TeleSUR President Patricia Villegas Marin, in a heartfelt letter from Caracas to Al Mayadeen’s Ghassan Ben Jeddou, praised Venezuela’s resilience amid US hostility, highlighting national unity, economic recovery, and defiance against Western disinformation (Al Mayadeen)
From her office in Caracas, TeleSUR President Patricia Villegas Marin penned a message to the Chairman of the Board of Al Mayadeen Media Network, Ghassan Ben Jeddou, reflecting on the spirit of a nation that continues to “resist the threat of war and invasion without changing its rhythm.”
She described the atmosphere in Venezuela, despite US escalations and threats against it, as one of “resilience and joy,” where citizens continue to celebrate life even amid ongoing foreign pressure. “Smiles and dance remain hard-earned rights,” Villegas wrote, portraying a people determined not to surrender
Civil-military unity and popular mobilization
Villegas emphasized Venezuela’s civil-military unity and the government’s ongoing national mobilization to defend sovereignty. She noted that this effort has fostered “a historic level of rejection of any potential US invasion.”
According to the TeleSUR President, a “bold communication strategy and deep grassroots organization” have allowed the state to strengthen social cohesion while countering external pressure and sanctions.
Venezuela’s economic recovery and growth
Villegas also highlighted Venezuela’s sustained economic recovery, pointing to official figures showing oil production nearing one million barrels per day and eleven consecutive quarters of non-oil growth. She framed this progress as proof of the country’s resilience and ability to rebuild despite sanctions and economic warfare.
Addressing international narratives, Villegas condemned “disinformation campaigns by Western and pro-Israeli media” that seek to distort Venezuela’s reality. She affirmed that Venezuelan journalists remain committed to “defending the right to rest, joy, and peace,” even as they face increasing scrutiny.
A message of solidarity and faith
Closing her letter, Villegas congratulated Ghassan Ben Jeddou on his recent election as Deputy Secretary General of the Arab National Conference, describing him as “a courageous defender of the world’s oppressed peoples.”
Her words, filled with optimism and resolve, conclude with a powerful affirmation: “Here, no one surrenders.”
You will find the full text of the letter below:
Caracas, November 10, 2025
My dear friend,
Mr. Ghassan Ben Jeddou,
I write to you from my office in Caracas.
Late on this Monday afternoon, the 10th of November, the lights rise over the hills of this city, a place that is difficult to fully grasp, neither in its glorious past nor in its present, filled with noise, celebrations, and chants, even as it resists the threat of war and invasion, without ever changing its rhythm.
At times, when you see colorful fireworks bursting across the sky, a familiar sight in tropical regions, you might think that the missiles of the enemies of the world’s peoples have begun to rain down. But no, my dear professor, those treacherous weapons have not yet fallen; rather, what we see are the explosions of joy of a people who understand that smiles and dance are hard-earned rights.
These lines are a kind of reflection, a personal act of emotional cleansing, and at the same time, you can consider them a report from your first correspondent in this country. That is how I see myself, and how I belong to the channel you so ably lead.
Caracas enjoys peace. In the streets, conversations revolve around the economic situation, prices are rising fast, Christmas is approaching, bringing with it gifts, special foods, and baseball games, as the annual season of this sport begins, a sport that still defines the identity of this country, no matter what is said about it.
Those most politically active , that is, members of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), are the most engaged in events organized by the top military and governmental leadership to keep us prepared for the real threat of the enemy, whose face today is embodied by Donald Trump.
As you know, a plan for grassroots mobilization and organization has been underway for eight weeks, running in parallel with the country’s economic recovery and social cohesion. Venezuela has reached a historic level of rejection and condemnation of any potential or expected American invasion. Through bold communication strategies and deep, widespread popular political work, the government has succeeded in unifying the national stance toward these developments, almost identical to its unified rejection of the economic sanctions imposed on the country.
A national program is also being implemented to register citizens and organize them for comprehensive territorial defense. This initiative has met with broad public participation, strengthening the civil-military unity as a cornerstone of national sovereignty. It has also etched powerful images in our minds, of men and women as old as a hundred, barely able to walk, yet determined to do their utmost in defense of their homeland. “Here, no one surrenders!” they shout during drills. Some might see this as a simple slogan, but for us who have lived through Venezuela’s difficult years, it expresses sincere emotion and a word destined to become action.
At the same time, the country continues to see sustainable growth in oil production, which, according to official figures, is nearing one million barrels per day. Moreover, the non-oil economy continues to grow, marking eleven consecutive quarters of expansion.
Across Venezuela, a full schedule of cultural, artistic, and sports activities is being held, a reflection of the vitality and calm we breathe today and are ready to defend with our lives.
I decided to write you these words in response to the disinformation campaigns that distort the reality of this country through media outlets allied with the United States, Israel, and the West in general.
As you can imagine, we journalists live in an age of increasing scrutiny; we have all kinds of contingency plans, yet we continue our work, defending the right to rest, to joy, and to peace.
I hope to see you soon on this blessed land.
With faith and hope that when we meet, this letter will still reflect the reality of the country we love so much,
With my warmest regards,
Always yours,
Patricia Villegas Marin
President of TeleSUR
