Spic 'n span merchant navy rebels treated as heroes in Margarita

www.vheadline.com Posted: Monday, January 27, 2003 - 1:58:37 PM By: Patrick J. O'Donoghue

Isla de Margarita Coordinadora Democratica (CD) supporters put on a show for 26 rebel merchant navy officers, who traveled to Venezuela's paradise island allegedly to take part in a prayer vigil. Dismissed "Pilin Leon" tanker Captain Daniel Alfaro was present at a floral offering at the shrine of Our Lady of the Valley (Virgin del Valle) in Garcia municipality.

The spic 'n span rebel officers were treated as heroes, signing autographs on paper, T-shirts and flags outside the shrine, while a church ceremony was in progress.

Most of the officers are said to be natives of Isla de Margarita … on Wednesday,  there will be an opposition march in Porlamar to drum up up support for opposition mayors on the island who are opposed to the pro-government Nuevo Esparta State Governor.