President Chavez: A 21st Century Renaissance Man
James Petras Introduction President Hugo Chavez was unique in multiple areas of political, social and economic life. He made significant contributions to the advancement of humanity. The depth, scope and popularity of his accomplishments mark President… more »
Venezuelan Elections: a Choice and Not an Echo
James Petras Introduction On October 7th, Venezuelan voters will decide whether to support incumbent President Hugo Chavez or opposition candidate Henrique Capriles Radonski. The voters will choose between two polar opposite programs and social systems:… more »
Latin America: Growth, Stability and Inequalities: Lessons for the US and EU
James Petras Introduction: Images of the Past The image of Latin America portrayed by the mass media and held by the educated public is a region of frequent coups, periodical revolutions, perpetual military dictatorships, alternating boom and bust… more »
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Chavez’s Right Turn: State Realism versus International Solidarity
James Petras Introduction The radical “Bolivarian Socialist” government of Hugo Chavez has arrested a number of Colombian guerrilla leaders and a radical journalist with Swedish citizenship and handed them over to the right-wing regime of President Juan… more »
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Amid bloody repression, Zelayas returns to Honduras
By Rady Ananda Since Obama's first coup on June 28, 2009, when Honduras President Manuel Zelaya was kidnapped and flown to a U.S. military base in Palmerola before being spirited out of the country in his pajamas, Honduras has endured lethal repression… more »
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