Chavez reminded the Arab public of a bygone era when a defiant Arab world led by Nasser resisted the encroachments of the West.
From Hero to Villain: The Arab World’s Hugo Chavez Arc
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Venezuela
Chavez: Washington Nemesis, Latin American Hero
You could almost hear the sigh of relief coming out of Washington at the news of Hugo Chavez’s death.
Chavez: Lest We Forget
Comparing Hugo Chavez’s accomplishments to his U.S. obits was like taking a trip through Alice’s looking glass. Virtually none of the information about poverty and illiteracy was included, and when it was grudgingly admitted that he did have programs for the poor, it was “balanced” with claims of soaring debts, widespread shortages, rampant crime, economic chaos, and “authoritarianism.”
I’ll Miss Hugo
Hugo Chavez put an end to the reign of neoliberal IMF policies that had impoverished the masses of Latin America and inaugurated a new order of resource nationalism and income redistribution that favored the poor and the marginalized.
Why Chavez Won Again
I had the privilege of traveling to Venezuela and witnessing the country’s presidential Oct. 7 elections and the South American country’s extraordinarily active and engaged citizenry. An impressive 81 percent of the electorate participated in a transparent and secure electoral process that former president Jimmy Carter recently referred to as the best in the world.
Foreign Policy Magazine Analyst Stokes Fears About Mexican-style Drug War in Venezuela
Foreign Policy magazine publishes fear-mongering accusations that Venezuela is becoming a narco-state.
Despite Triumphant Return of Chavez, Questions About His Health Linger
In spite of Venezuela’s President Chavez’s illness, the lack of an obvious successor, along with his support among the poor, make him a formidable opponent in 2012.
Chavez’s Cult of Personality Creates Succession Problems
Executive power in Venezuela has been so -centric that it’s anybody’s guess who would replace him were he unable to govern.
WikiLeaks: Venezuela’s Crude Awakening
Without technology and know-how, even the world’s largest oil reserves are worthless.
WikiLeaks XXXII: Guatemalan President Colom Walks a Tightrope Between U.S. and Venezuela
Alvaro Colom signed an oil deal with Hugo Chavez while trying not to alienate the United States.