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America Vera-Zavala

Journalist

2 articles

Venezuela: A parallel democracy?

by America Vera-Zavala

Caracas (Venezuela) | 31 May 2005

To introduce participatory democracy in Venezuela as a parallel to representative democracy is one of the hardest, but also one of the most interesting, challenges the country is facing. If they succeed it would mean having a society in power, that is more powerful than state power.
The (...)

Venezuela - The Country of Parallels

by America Vera-Zavala

Caracas (Venezuela) | 12 May 2005

On a parallel street, within walking distance from the presidential palace, you can find a squatted building taken over and run by communities. It is an old office building, very close to one of the most touristic squares in downtown Caracas: Bellas Artes and the huge hotel Hilton, which (...)