Minister Jiménez congratulated Scientific Semilleros who participated in the International Mathematics Competition
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Published at: 06/02/2026 03:00 PM
The Minister of People's Power for Science and Technology, Gabriela Jiménez Ramírez, congratulated the young people of the National Scientific Seed Program for their outstanding participation in the Vietnam International Applied Mathematics Competition (VIAMC) 2026, where they obtained important awards.
“We celebrate in style our young people from the National Scientific Seedbeds Program, who left the name of Venezuela high during the Vietnam International Applied Mathematics Competition,” said Minister Gabriela Jiménez Ramírez, Mincyt press review.
He also highlighted the achievement achieved by Axel Hernández, a 17-year-old from the state of Bolívar, who won the bronze medal, as well as the participation of Joseph David Pérez, Fabrizzio Abate and Franco Abate, who received honorable mentions.
Minister Jiménez Ramírez highlighted the high level of competence and performance of the Venezuelan team against international educational powers.
“The greatness of this achievement is magnified to see who they were measured against. Our boys faced delegations from 16 countries, challenging Asian educational powers such as Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand, as well as strong competitors from Mexico, Indonesia and South Africa, 'he said while stressing the value of national talent in scientific and technological areas.
He extended special recognition to 12-year-old Ibrahim Falaha for his outstanding participation in the competition.
Jiménez reaffirmed the Bolivarian Government's support for the scientific development of Venezuelan youth.
“You are proof that there is plenty of talent in Venezuela. They are our Scientific Incubator, backed by the president in charge, Delcy Rodríguez, and the Great Mission of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Humberto Fernández-Morán,” he said.
Minister Gabriela Jiménez Ramírez called for continuing to promote young talent in the country: “As our president Nicolás Maduro has said: You are the Genius Generation, the technological hope of the Fatherland and the guarantee that knowledge will open the doors to future prosperity”.
Mazo News Team