Venezuela [Sur] Realista: The Republic of Hugo Chavez

An in-depth look at Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez that explores his Bolivarian political philosophy, his adoption of “21st-century socialist” principles, and the challenges he has faced as a highly polarizing leader. Produced in 2010 in anticipation of Chávez’s bid for a fourth term in office, the film presents interviews with...

Venezuela today: a primer to understanding the February violence

This article is meant as a basic primer on the background of Venezuela’s violence currently in the news. My hope is that non-politically active readers in North America gain a better insight into the arguments that both groups are voicing.