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Venezuela under Chavez: The Path toward Dictatorship
Por Venezuela Real - 12 de Marzo, 2007, 18:00, Categoría: Documentos/Audiovisuales
ROGER NORIEGA
LATIN AMERICAN OUTLOOK AIE ONLINE June 6, 2006 Perhaps the most generous interpretation of Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez is that he is a man who wants to help his nation"s long-neglected poor majority. He certainly appears to enjoy their support. According to most recent polls, his approval ratings hover around 55 percent. From his earliest days in power, Chávez tapped into discontent among the poor majority of the nation who regard previous governments as corrupt and unaccountable. He has used this political clout and a caudillo style to centralize power under a highly ideological executive. In short, although Chávez has thus far managed to appease outsiders by maintaining the façade of democracy (allowing but harassing the opposition parties and the independent media; and conducting increasingly uncompetitive elections), he and his political allies in the legislative branch and the courts have almost taken complete control over the state. ... Consultar fuente original Download Complete Essay (English version pdf - 160 kb) Descargar Ensayo completo (Versión en español pdf - 160kb) |
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