Independence Day

After a weekend full of hot dogs, fireworks and all that is red, white and blue, we are all trying to get back to the hustle and bustle of a new work week.

What you probably didn't know was that Venezuela also celebrated its independence this weekend on Sunday, July 5th. Venezuela gained its independence from Spain in 1811, making it the first South American country to do so.

The celebration marking the Venezuelans' freedom did not go unnoticed by the United States. Please cliick on the link below to see a brief message from John Kerry, Secretary of State, On Venezuela's Independence Day  congratulating the Venezuelan government on their day: message from John Kerry

The message is uncharacteristically diplomatic and a bit cynical. In his short message, Kerry describes the tie between both countries as friendly, and one that is binded by similar cultures and commerce. He also goes on to remind the government that both nations were "built on the same ideals of freedom, equality, justice, and democracy." 

This is a very different tune from the one sung just a few months ago when the Unites States declared that Venezuela was a national security threat. Ever since, the tension between both countries continues to grow.

This new message may signal a turn for the better in the relationship between both countries, or it could just be politics as usual. We will just have to wait and see.