HR575 Summary

• The Alabama House of Representatives commends Alejandro Pena-Esclusa for his opposition to Marxism and totalitarianism in Latin America.

• Pena-Esclusa is an internationally renowned author and political leader who has written six books and been selected to the Brazilian Academy of Philosophy and honored by Honduras with the Jose Cecilio del Valle Medal.

• Pena-Esclusa sought the presidency of Venezuela in opposition to Hugo Chavez and serves as President of Fuerza Solidaria, an organization opposing Chavez's government.

• Pena-Esclusa was a central figure in forming UnoAmerica, a coalition of non-government organizations dedicated to promoting freedom and democracy in Latin America in opposition to the Sao Paolo Forum and its members including Fidel Castro, Evo Morales, and Daniel Ortega.

• A copy of the resolution shall be presented to Pena-Esclusa with the House's highest regard and deepest gratitude.