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The rituals themselves bear much in common with traditional Haitian [[Voodoo]], although the two religions are not connected. They both involve drinking alcohol, smoking, and trances caused by rhythmic drumming. | The rituals themselves bear much in common with traditional Haitian [[Voodoo]], although the two religions are not connected. They both involve drinking alcohol, smoking, and trances caused by rhythmic drumming. | ||
Members from all Venezuelan social classes participate in the rituals. In local reports, the rituals have been considered to be linked with the late president of Venezuela Hugo Chávez, yet there is little to no evidence. Chávez himself said he did not take part in it, and some followers of María Lionza have said to support him while others dislike Chávez. Some analysts argue that the decline of political power of the Catholic Church during Chávez, along with the crisis in Venezuela, may have led many Venezuelans to seek for help and join the cult. The hyperinflation in Venezuela that started in 2016 has affected the rituals as many are unable to access the materials necessary to carry out the ceremonies. | Members from all Venezuelan social classes participate in the rituals. In local reports, the rituals have been considered to be linked with the late president of Venezuela Hugo Chávez, yet there is little to no evidence. Chávez himself said he did not take part in it, and some followers of María Lionza have said to support him while others dislike Chávez. Some analysts argue that the decline of political power of the [[Christianity|Catholic Church]] during Chávez, along with the crisis in Venezuela, may have led many Venezuelans to seek for help and join the cult. The hyperinflation in Venezuela that started in 2016 has affected the rituals as many are unable to access the materials necessary to carry out the ceremonies. | ||
==Traditions and spiritism== | ==Traditions and spiritism== | ||