Venezuela: President Chavez Until 2031?
Written byDavid Sasaki
Analyzing Hugo Chavez's recent proposal of amending the constitution to allow for his indefinite re-election, Oil Wars calls it a tactic to force the opposition to participate in the upcoming elections which they have threatened to boycott. Miguel Octavio, however, argues that the amendment “would essentially fulfill Chavez’ autocratic ambition of perpetuating himself in power.”
Written byDavid Sasaki
