Gustavo CoronelInternet04 de Noviembre de 2006Gangster: A member of an organized group of criminals; a racketeer.The American Heritage DictionaryWhat started in December 1998, as a Venezuelan democratic feast has now become a social and political nightmare. The presidency of Hugo Chávez, made possible by his legitimate electoral victory, has turned during the last eight years into an authoritarian regime. Checks and balances and accountability have disappeared and political power and financial resources of the Venezuelan nation are being used by a populist leader to pursue totalitarian dreams of hemispheric hegemony.... Descargar artículo (PDF- 556 kb)