While the civilian-military parade was taking place at Los Próceres Promenade, Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez was sending messages through Twitter social network.

"What a sweeping patriotic passion! What a bicentennial celebration! Look at the people! Look at the soldiers! Being a soldier of Simón Bolívar's people is a cause for pride!" the Head of State posted on his twitter account @chavezcandanga.

The president expressed his gratitude for the Russian government support. "Thanks to Russia, its government and support, we do have today a real army! What a morality! Congratulations!"

He congratulated the troops for the parade and Minister of Communication and Information Andrés Izarra for the broadcast. "Our militaries are showing their capabilities! Brave, lads! Brave, girls!"

Due to strict sick leave following a surgery where a malignancy was removed, President Chávez watched the parade on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Venezuela's Independence at Miraflores presidential palace.