Hugo Chavez – Summaries of news and views OnVenezuela https://onvenezuela.com Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:35:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://onvenezuela.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-Screen-Shot-2019-12-20-at-12.31.03-PM-1-32x32.png Hugo Chavez – Summaries of news and views OnVenezuela https://onvenezuela.com 32 32 Maduro: more authoritarianism to stay in power https://onvenezuela.com/maduro-considers-further-embracing-authoritarianism-to-stay-in-power/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maduro-considers-further-embracing-authoritarianism-to-stay-in-power Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:26:10 +0000 https://onvenezuela.com/?p=17574

The political movement founded by the late President Hugo Chávez is facing significant challenges ahead of the 28 July presidential election in Venezuela. Opinion polls indicate that most voters are seeking change, posing a threat to Nicolás Maduro’s government, according to an analysis by the International Crisis Group. The opposition has unified behind a single candidate, Edmundo González, after the primary winner Maria Corina Machado was barred from running, contrasting with their previous strategies of denouncing fraud and boycotting elections. Chavismo, the political movement, shows internal complexities as it tries to retain power, which may lead to increased authoritarian measures. The movement consists of various factions with differing views on democracy, impacting their election strategies and response to potential defeat. Historically, Chavismo united diverse groups but has seen declining support due to Venezuela’s economic collapse. Leaders within Chavismo claim a commitment to democratic principles but emphasize the necessity of staying in power to achieve their goals. Criticism arises as leaders accumulate wealth while the majority of Venezuelans face poverty. The fear of losing power and facing potential persecution drives the movement’s cohesion, especially with hardline opposition figures like Maria Corina Machado. Mid- and higher-ranking officials within the government show varying levels of optimism about the election, with grassroots activists feeling pessimistic due to widespread disillusionment. Top leaders are aware of declining support but hope to win if abstention is high and the opposition vote remains divided, employing strategies to appeal to a broader audience and negotiate fairer electoral conditions. Facing a potential loss, the government has reverted to confrontational tactics, evoking Chávez’s legacy and accusing the opposition of being traitors. The Maduro government’s acceptance of an opposition victory is uncertain. They may resort to measures ensuring high abstention and disqualification of strong candidates to secure a victory, aiming for election legitimacy to have sanctions lifted. Original Text by Demian, published in-> msnnews

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BITACORA INTERNACIONAL DE HUGO CHAVEZ:  Un cambio radical en las políticas y relaciones internacionales de Venezuela. Por Alfredo Michelena https://onvenezuela.com/bitacora-internacional-de-hugo-chavez-un-cambio-radical-en-las-politicas-y-relaciones-internacionales-de-venezuela-por-alfredo-michelena/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bitacora-internacional-de-hugo-chavez-un-cambio-radical-en-las-politicas-y-relaciones-internacionales-de-venezuela-por-alfredo-michelena Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:10:10 +0000 https://onvenezuela.com/?p=16823

Este libro trata diferentes aspectos de la acción internacional de los gobiernos de Hugo Chávez (1999- 2013). Es un recorrido por la política y la economía de Venezuela en su relación con el mundo. Se analiza esa relación con los países del Caribe, en especial con la Cuba de los Castro; con Los Estados Unidos y España, como imperios “malucos”, presentes y pasados; con Rusia y China, como imperios “benevolentes”; con los países Latinoamericanos y sus organizaciones multilaterales; y con ese grupo de países con “pensamiento parecido” (like minded group) que forman el “Club de los totalitarios”.
Revisaremos como se produce un cambio fundamental en la articulación de Venezuela en el ámbito internacional, “En términos generales, Chávez “desoccidentalizó” las relaciones internacionales de Venezuela y reubicó a Venezuela en otros contextos lejanos. En lo regional, los gobiernos de Chávez sacaron al país de su marco histórico tradicional de ser parte de la comunidad de países bolivarianos, es decir, los países que liberó Simón Bolívar, con los que formamos la Comunidad Andina (CAN). También nos sacó del Caribe y nos arrastró hacia el sureste, a la Suramérica atlántica, al convertirnos en sureños incorporados al Mercosur de Brasil y Argentina, países a los cuales no nos une tanto ni la historia ni la geografía, como con los países bolivarianos.”. Por otro lado “… practicó un progresivo aislamiento internacional. Blandiendo la bandera de la no intervención ―aunque se caracterizó por opinar e inmiscuirse en la política nacional de muchos países e insultar a sus dirigentes― y de la autodeterminación de los pueblos, creó una cortina para impedir al mundo ver y evaluar lo que pasaba en su país”. En ese sentido, la información de lo que sucedió en Venezuela durante su mandato y los de Nicolás Maduro se cubren de una bruma que a veces es difícil de penetrar, en especial cuando el gobierno no procura información al público y mantiene una permanente presión para censurar a los medios de comunicación, que están a su merced.

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Imported repression: How Cuba taught Venezuela to quash military dissent https://onvenezuela.com/imported-repression-how-cuba-taught-venezuela-to-quash-military-dissent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=imported-repression-how-cuba-taught-venezuela-to-quash-military-dissent Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:55:00 +0000 https://onvenezuela.com/?p=16071

Imposing surveillance, fear and repression, Cuba helped Venezuela revamp its armed forces and military intelligence service. Reuters reveals how two agreements, undisclosed since 2008, let Havana remake Venezuela’s security apparatus. By Angus Berwick. Full Text -> Reuters

Traducción de cortesía -> Imponiendo vigilancia, miedo y represión, Cuba ayudó a Venezuela a renovar sus fuerzas armadas y su servicio de inteligencia militar. Reuters revela cómo dos acuerdos, no revelados desde 2008, permitieron a La Habana rehacer el aparato de seguridad de Venezuela.

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Shady deals between Chavismo and Kirchnerism https://onvenezuela.com/shady-deals-between-chavismo-and-kirchnerism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shady-deals-between-chavismo-and-kirchnerism Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:11:40 +0000 https://onvenezuela.com/?p=15512

The relationship between chavismo and kirchnerismo materialized with a trust fund that, in 12 years, handled over USD $2.000 million with little transparency, and other bi-national agreements to commercialize products with over costs. The Buenos Aires connection stacked up documents in Justice, where there are 15 cases stuck due to lack of cooperation from Caracas. By Iván Ruiz. Full Text -> Chavismoinc

Traducción de cortesía -> La relación entre el chavismo y el kirchnerismo se materializó con un fideicomiso que en 12 años manejó más de USD $2.000 millones con poca transparencia y otros acuerdos binacionales para comercializar productos con sobrecostos. La conexión bonaerense amontonó documentos en Justicia, donde hay 15 casos estancados por falta de cooperación de Caracas

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Hugo Chavez Death Anniversary: Few Things You Might Not Know About Venezuela’s Leftist Leader https://onvenezuela.com/hugo-chavez-death-anniversary-few-things-you-might-not-know-about-venezuelas-leftist-leader/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hugo-chavez-death-anniversary-few-things-you-might-not-know-about-venezuelas-leftist-leader Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:38:19 +0000 https://onvenezuela.com/?p=7960

Politician Hugo Rafael Chavez Frías was president of Venezuela from 1999 until 2013. He led the Fifth Republic Movement political party from its foundation in 1997 until 2007. The party later joined many other parties to form the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), which Chavez led until 2012. The leader died on March 5, 2013 at the age of 58, bringing an end to the adventurous life of one of Latin America’s most staggering personalities. Here are some of the lesser known facts about El Comandante: Full Text -> News18

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