Check out my most recent interview on al-Jazeera English, a panel discussion which centered on the Venezuelan election and the wider issues in Latin America. To see the interview, click here.
Articles
Bolivarian Revolution on the Line in Crucial Election
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Assange Lightning Rod Places U.S. Bullying and South American Contradictions on Vivid Display
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Speaking about Assange Case on Pacifica Radio
Just got off the phone after concluding an interview with Pacifica Radio KPFA about the escalating Julian Assange case. An interesting panel discussion, which begins at about 8:00. Click here to go to the link.
WikiLeaks: Paul Ryan’s Delicate South American Dance
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WikiLeaks: Paraguay’s “Quasi-Coup” Has the Smell of Oil
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Venezuela's Cuban Health Program Fraying at the Edges
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Three nights ago speaking on al-Jazeera English
Just made an appearance on al-Jazeera English on Sunday, though unfortunately it does not seem to be available on the internet. The discussion centered around the upcoming Venezuelan election and the ramifications of Hugo Chavez's illness upon domestic politics as well as the international left. I said that Chavez made a big mistake by not grooming a successor about six years ago, which jeopardizes the whole "Bolivarian" project. From there, we got into the issue of the pitfalls of populism and the idea of the charismatic leader. If Chavez should falter, the most immediate beneficiary will probably be Brazil, and I have decidedly mixed feelings about this. In my next and upcoming article, I highlight these concerns in light of secret correspondence involving the U.S., Brazil and Argentina.
Countdown to Venezuela Election: What Will Befall Chávez’s Ties to Cuba?
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