In the early 1950s, under the government of General Marcos Pérez Jiménez a Housing Unit apartments designed by architect Guido Bermúdez on the model of "Cité Radieuse" Swiss Le Corbusier, also used in the Unit was built Housing Tlatelolco (Mexico) with apartments that were granted to the population of middle and lower classes of Caracas. Initially "Urbanization December 2" would be called (in commemoration of the coup by Marcos Pérez Jiménez). However, the current name was assigned by his successor, Rómulo Betancourt, with the date January 23 (23 de enero) commemorating the overthrow of the general and marking beginning of democracy in Venezuela.
In 1966, it was decided to separate 23 de Enero from the Sucre Parish and place it under the "parish" category, keeping the same name of "23 de Enero". The parish has had a history of social struggle since then.[1][2]
Carlos Andrés Pérez governmentedit
During the presidency of Carlos Andrés Pérez, the Caracazo, a wave of protests, riots, looting, shootings and massacres, occurred in Caracas beginning on 27 February 1989. 23 de Enero was one of the first areas in Caracas that began to riot and loot.[1][2]Hugo Chávez also organized the 1992 Venezuelan coup d'état attempts while in 23 de enero.[2]
Bolivarian governmentedit
Since 15 March 2013, the remains of former president Hugo Chávez now rest in the Museum of the Bolivarian Revolution (Cuartel 4 de febrero), also known as the "Montaña Barracks", the very spot where the coup attempt of 1992 was launched.
Geographyedit
It is located northwest of Caracas, nestled in a series of hills, adjacent to the Catia and Sucre parishes. It is a predominantly residential area, with major recreation areas. It is under the municipal government of the Mayor of the Libertador Bolivarian Municipality and the city of Caracas, also being under the regional jurisdiction of the Government of the Capital District , which are in charge of public works in the sectors grouped in 23 de Enero. The security service consists of the Bolivarian National Police (PNB), as well as the Venezuelan Army, which has the Cipriano Castro Barracks in the vicinity of the parish, and the Directorate General of the National Reserve (General Command of the National Militia), with headquarters in the Montana Barracks.
Sectorsedit
The parish also has separate sectors such as el Observatorio, La Piedrita, La Silsa, Mirador, El Samán, La Cañada, La zona Central, Monte Piedad, Zona F and others.
Demographicsedit
As of 2009, the population of was 84,650. Most of the area is composed of slums of squatters who have remained in the area since the overthrow of Marcos Pérez Jiménez in 1958.[1][2]
Crimeedit
23 de Enero has a reputation of violence, robbery, kidnapping and drug trafficking.[2]Colectivos such as the Tupamaros occupy the area where they allegedly partake in or combat crime.[1][2] Colectivo members patrol the area thoroughly with some possessing armbands with the Venezuelan flag, firearms and radios.[2] Residents claim that colectivos have reduced crime since they use heavy penalties that were allegedly instilled by former president Hugo Chávez.[2]
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^ abcdW. Knox, George. . National Gang Crime Research Center. Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
^ abcdefghTorres, Alberto (11 March 2013). "El Temido Barrio 23 de Enero". El Universal. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
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enero, parish, located, libertador, bolivarian, municipality, west, city, caracas, venezuela, parish, receives, name, from, date, 1958, venezuelan, coup, état, which, overthrew, dictator, marcos, pérez, jiménez, parish, 2013, seen, located, libertador, municip. 23 de Enero is a parish located in the Libertador Bolivarian Municipality west of the city of Caracas Venezuela The parish receives its name from the date of the 1958 Venezuelan coup d etat which overthrew dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez 23 de EneroParish23 de Enero in 2013 23 de Enero as seen located in the Libertador municipality Coordinates 10 30 21 N 66 56 06 W 10 5057 N 66 9349 W 10 5057 66 9349CountryVenezuelaFederal districtDistrito CapitalMunicipalityLibertadorArea Land2 31 km2 0 89 sq mi Population 2009 Total84 650Time zoneUTC 4 VET Websitewww wbr caracas wbr gov wbr ve Contents 1 History 1 1 Marcos Perez Jimenez government 1 2 Carlos Andres Perez government 1 3 Bolivarian government 2 Geography 2 1 Sectors 3 Demographics 3 1 Crime 4 Gallery 5 ReferencesHistory editMarcos Perez Jimenez government edit In the early 1950s under the government of General Marcos Perez Jimenez a Housing Unit apartments designed by architect Guido Bermudez on the model of Cite Radieuse Swiss Le Corbusier also used in the Unit was built Housing Tlatelolco Mexico with apartments that were granted to the population of middle and lower classes of Caracas Initially Urbanization December 2 would be called in commemoration of the coup by Marcos Perez Jimenez However the current name was assigned by his successor Romulo Betancourt with the date January 23 23 de enero commemorating the overthrow of the general and marking beginning of democracy in Venezuela In 1966 it was decided to separate 23 de Enero from the Sucre Parish and place it under the parish category keeping the same name of 23 de Enero The parish has had a history of social struggle since then 1 2 Carlos Andres Perez government edit During the presidency of Carlos Andres Perez the Caracazo a wave of protests riots looting shootings and massacres occurred in Caracas beginning on 27 February 1989 23 de Enero was one of the first areas in Caracas that began to riot and loot 1 2 Hugo Chavez also organized the 1992 Venezuelan coup d etat attempts while in 23 de enero 2 Bolivarian government edit Since 15 March 2013 the remains of former president Hugo Chavez now rest in the Museum of the Bolivarian Revolution Cuartel 4 de febrero also known as the Montana Barracks the very spot where the coup attempt of 1992 was launched Geography editIt is located northwest of Caracas nestled in a series of hills adjacent to the Catia and Sucre parishes It is a predominantly residential area with major recreation areas It is under the municipal government of the Mayor of the Libertador Bolivarian Municipality and the city of Caracas also being under the regional jurisdiction of the Government of the Capital District which are in charge of public works in the sectors grouped in 23 de Enero The security service consists of the Bolivarian National Police PNB as well as the Venezuelan Army which has the Cipriano Castro Barracks in the vicinity of the parish and the Directorate General of the National Reserve General Command of the National Militia with headquarters in the Montana Barracks Sectors edit The parish also has separate sectors such as el Observatorio La Piedrita La Silsa Mirador El Saman La Canada La zona Central Monte Piedad Zona F and others Demographics editAs of 2009 the population of was 84 650 Most of the area is composed of slums of squatters who have remained in the area since the overthrow of Marcos Perez Jimenez in 1958 1 2 Crime edit 23 de Enero has a reputation of violence robbery kidnapping and drug trafficking 2 Colectivos such as the Tupamaros occupy the area where they allegedly partake in or combat crime 1 2 Colectivo members patrol the area thoroughly with some possessing armbands with the Venezuelan flag firearms and radios 2 Residents claim that colectivos have reduced crime since they use heavy penalties that were allegedly instilled by former president Hugo Chavez 2 Gallery edit nbsp Construction of the complex in 1955 nbsp Original plan of the area nbsp The area as seen from Miraflores Palace nbsp Cuartel de la MontanaReferences edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to 23 de Enero a b c d W Knox George The Tupamaro Gang of Venezuela National Gang Crime Research Center Archived from the original on 19 February 2015 Retrieved 9 March 2015 a b c d e f g h Torres Alberto 11 March 2013 El Temido Barrio 23 de Enero El Universal Retrieved 9 March 2015 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 23 de Enero amp oldid 1210181036, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
