Publication

5 Nov 2009

This brief examines the acceleration of the Bolivarian revolution in Venezuela and the status of Hugo Chavez's rule. The brief notes that despite mounting economic problems and societal tensions, Chavez is likely to retain control of the National Assembly and of the pace and direction of change in the country. Although opposition forces are attempting to challenge Chavez in the 2010 elections, 2009 has been a year of intensification of Chavez's anti-democratic and anti-liberal policies.

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Series Crisis Group Latin America Briefings
Issue 22
Publisher International Crisis Group (ICG)
Copyright © 2009 International Crisis Group (Crisis Group)
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