The Rise and Fall of Venezuela's Pacted Democracy
Author: Maria Salazar Hernandez
Publisher:
Published: 2022
Total Pages: 0
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Venezuela
Author: Steve Ellner
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780742554566
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBefore 1989, US scholars emphasized Venezuela's status as an exceptional Latin American nation. Most importantly, it served as an ideal model for US policy in Latin America. All this changed in the mass unrest during the week of February 27, 1989. This book explores the changing attitudes about Venezuela and it's role in the rest of the world.
Venezuela
Author: Steve Ellner
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2006-12-07
Total Pages: 237
ISBN-13: 1461646642
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis authoritative book offers a comprehensive assessment of contemporary Venezuela. Analyzing the multifaceted phenomenon of Hugo Chávez, leading scholars move beyond his flamboyant style to focus on the concerns of popular social and political movements. The book challenges the misleading notions that for several decades glorified Venezuelan "exceptionalism" and minimized the role of important actors. After setting the historical and socio-economic contexts, the contributors explore racial issues, social and labor movements, electoral politics, economic and oil policy, and United States support for the Venezuelan opposition. Underscoring the complexity of Chávez and his popularity, the book highlights the need to avoid simplistic assessments of the past and present and offers a clear-eyed understanding of Venezuelan reality today. Contributions by: Christopher I. Clement, Steve Ellner, Maria Pilar García Guadilla, Daniel Hellinger, Jesús María Herrera Salas, Edgardo Lander, Dick Parker, Miguel Tinker Salas, and Cristóbal Valencia Ramírez
Venezuela
Author: John D. Martz
Publisher: New York : Praeger
Published: 1977
Total Pages: 440
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Author: Jennifer McCoy
Publisher:
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 312
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe seriousness of the crisis became evident with two abortive military coups in 1992 and the suspension of Carlos Andres Perez's presidential term in 1994.
Limited Stability Crisis in a Party-centered Democracy
Author: Francisco P. Toro
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 226
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Author: Javier Corrales
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Published: 2023-02-06
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 0815738080
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow Nicolás Maduro reinvented authoritarianism for the twenty-first centurVenezuela, which once enjoyed periods of democratically elected governments in the latter half of the twentieth century, has descended into autocratic rule, coupled with economic collapse. In his new book, Autocracy Rising, veteran scholar of Latin American politics Javier Corrales explores how and why this happened. Corrales focuses on two themes: party systems and institutional capacity. He argues that Venezuela’s democratic backsliding advanced when the ruling party obtained far too much electoral clout while the opposition fragmented. The state then took control of formerly independent agencies of the state. This allowed the ruling party to use and abuse of the law to favor the president—which in turn generated a permanent economic crisis. After succeeding Hugo Chávez in 2013, Nicolás Maduro confronted, unexpectedly, another change in the party system: a rising opposition. This triggered deeper autocratization. To survive, the state was compelled to modernize autocratic practices and seek alliances with sinister partners. In short, Maduro concentrated power, paradoxically, by sharing power. Autocracy Rising compares what occurred in Venezuela to twenty other cases throughout Latin America where presidents were forced out of office. Corrales illuminates the depressing cycle in which semi-authoritarian regimes become increasingly autocratic in response to crisis, only to cause new crises that lead to even greater authoritarianism.
When the People Rise
Author: Jose Gabriel Carrasco Ramirez
Publisher:
Published: 2024-08-23
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781304083791
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBook Summary: When the People Rise: The Democratic Insurgency Behind Nicolás Maduro's Electoral Defeat in Venezuela When the People Rise: The Democratic Insurgency Behind Nicolás Maduro's Electoral Defeat in Venezuela offers a comprehensive and strategic analysis of the forces that led to the historic electoral defeat of Nicolás Maduro on July 28, 2024. This book is the culmination of a trilogy that began with Evilness Cahoot, which exposed the oppressive tactics of Maduro's regime, and continued with National Conciliation, which laid out the strategic framework for Venezuela's democratic emancipation. In this new work, José Gabriel Carrasco Ramírez delves into the intricate dynamics that brought the Venezuelan people together in a powerful democratic insurgency, leading to the fall of one of the most entrenched authoritarian regimes in modern history. The book traces the evolution of the opposition from a fragmented and beleaguered force to a unified and effective alternative to the dictatorship, emphasizing the critical role of national conciliation and citizen participation in this transformation. Carrasco Ramírez also addresses the persistent challenges posed by Maduro's attempts to cling to power through electoral fraud, outlining the fundamental strategies needed to secure a hopeful and free future for Venezuela. The book highlights the pivotal role of international actors, particularly The Carter Center, whose unwavering support was crucial in exposing the reality of the 2024 elections to the world. When the People Rise is not just a chronicle of Venezuela's democratic victory; it is a strategic blueprint for other nations facing similar struggles. With a blend of political analysis, historical context, and strategic foresight, Carrasco Ramírez offers readers a detailed account of how a people's determination, combined with effective leadership and international solidarity, can bring about profound political change. This book is an essential read for those interested in understanding the complexities of democratic transitions and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression.
Venezuelan Politics in the Chávez Era
Author: Steve Ellner
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 9781588262974
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe radical alteration of the political landscape in Venezuela following the electoral triumph of the controversial Hugo Chavez calls for a fresh look at the country s institutions and policies. In response, this title offers a revisionist view of Venezuela's recent political history and a fresh appraisal of the Chavez administration.
The Rise and Fall of the Oil Nation Venezuela
Author: Carlos A. Rossi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2023-12-28
Total Pages: 574
ISBN-13: 3031346602
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book explains why Venezuela is so rich in natural resources—it has been producing oil since 1922 and harbors the largest oil reserves in the world—and yet it is also a failed nation of class-divided citizens exhibiting deep poverty in a corrupt, incompetent state. Venezuela is a bipolar nation, where two marked poles in the society exist which have historical origins and are mutually exclusive. The book provides a critical analysis of Venezuela's history, economy and politics and explains the context and implications of the bipolar poles, known as the elite pole and the resentful pole. Both, it shows, have done serious harm to Venezuela’s prosperity. The author describes the vicious circle of oil wealth, corruption, inefficiency and world market dependency and gives recommendations for a better future.
