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Venezuela Referendum 2009: Why it matters

By Sebastian Chaskel | Published: February 12, 2009
Some have argued that the upcoming referendum this Sunday in Venezuela is not all that significant, pointing out that if Chavez loses he will simply try again until he succeeds or that Venezuela’s economic situation is so dire that even if he wins, the next few years will overshadow this particular referendum. While I believe [...]
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2 Weeks and Counting: Venezuelan Regional Elections

By Eliot Brockner | Published: November 9, 2008
On 23 November, less publicized but nonetheless very important elections are slated to take place in Venezuela. Many important positions are up for grabs in these regional elections, including 22 governors, 233 state legislators, 326 mayors, and the mayor of Caracas, one of the most influential political positions in the country. The elections come at a [...]
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