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August 15: A Historic Vote for Venezuela, Latin America, and the Left

by Gregory Wilpert

Caracas (Venezuela) | 16 September 2004

Venezuela’s presidential recall referendum was one of Latin America’s most historic electoral events of the past twenty five years. Such a statement probably sounds like an exaggeration to most northerners. However, this is the first time an elected head of state faced a recall referendum, the (...)

Housing Initiatives Improve Quality Of Life for Ordinary Venezuelans

by Jason Tockman

Caracas (Venezuela) | 2 September 2004

For years, Jhoana Mendez and her husband struggled to find secure housing in which to raise their two children, the younger of which, Wuil, age three, suffers from skin cancer. Though they survived on the low salaries that accompanied their jobs as a haircutter and fire-fighter, it was never (...)

Beyond Populism: Venezuela and the International Left

by Jonah Gindin

Caracas (Venezuela) | 26 August 2004

All over the world, the international Left - including the global social justice movement - is peering sceptically at Venezuela, unsure of what to make of President Hugo Chávez’ alleged democratic revolution. Is Chávez the next Allende? Is the ‘Bolivarian revolution’ really revolutionary? Is (...)

Venezuela’s Chavez Announces $500 Million for National Housing Program

by Robin Nieto

Caracas (Venezuela) | 5 August 2004

President Hugo Chavez announced $500 million for a national housing program yesterday, which he called only the beginning of a national mission to deal with the housing crisis in Venezuela. “This is only the spearhead for the housing mission (“Misión Vivienda”). Let’s all prepare to assume the (...)