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Hugo Chavez
In this famous leaders learning exercise, students read a passage about Hugo Chavez and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Venezuela
Various articles depicting possible human rights violations by the current government of Venezuela. Ranging from the beating of anti government demonstrators to infringements on the freedom of the press, Human Rights Watch has some major...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Venezuela's Chavez Era
From the Council on Foreign Relations this interactive timeline follows the political career of Venezuelan Hugo Chavez, particularly after his election as president in 1998. Click on links for additional information.
BBC
Bbc: Colombians in Huge Farc Protest
This article examines the anti-FARC protests taking place in Bogota, Colombia. Links to related articles and videos are provided. (February 4, 2008)
BBC
Bbc News: Profile: Hugo Chavez
A detailed profile of President Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's controversial leader. From his early life to his political career, to overthrowing the previous government, losing power, and then regaining it. The uneasy relationship with the...
BBC
Bbc: Venezuela Leader Hugo Chavez Severs Ties With Colombia
This article examines the reasons behind Venezuela's severance of ties with Colombia. Links to related articles and timelines are provided. (July 23, 2010)
BBC
Bbc: Venezuela and Colombia Leaders to Hold Talks on Rift
This article analyzes the potential effectiveness of the scheduled talks between Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez and Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos. Links to related articles are provided. (August 8, 2010)
BBC
Bbc News: Venezuela's Economic Legacy
This site is an article which analyzes the economy of Venezuela and how it was affected by the December 2002 strike by oil workers. The article does a nice job on describing how Hugo Chavez was able to restore oil production. The article...
BBC
Bbc News: Moment of Truth Nears for Chavez
This article from BBC News discusses the recall election for Hugo Chavez, president of Venezuela. This article is dated June 10, 2004 and the election was slated to be on August 15, 2004.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: History of Venezuela
A history of Venezuela that discusses the writing of the recent constitution and its adoption in 1999.
BBC
Bbc: The Backers of Chavez
This site is an article which describes the major supporters of Hugo Chavez. They include both military leaders and street activists. (19 February 2004)
BBC
Bbc News: Hugo Chavez
This site from BBC News provides a biography of Hugo Chavez. It is easy to read and provides pictures. Article dated 5 December 2002.
BBC
Bbc: The Opposition to Hugo Chavez
This site is a description of the five major political opponents to Hugo Chavez. They are known as the "Group of Five," or G-5. The have organized the political recall election which is in August 2004. The article is dated March 18, 2004.
BBC
Bbc News: Should Chavez Lose His Job?
This site from BBC News provides a debate between two commentators on politics in Venezuela whether the current president Hugo Chavez should be recalled. The recall election is scheduled for August 15, 2004. The article is dated Feb. 13,...
BBC
Bbc News: Venezuela's War of the Airwaves
This article analyzes the role of the media in Venezuela and the attempts to remove Hugo Chavez from power in 2004. Dated March 19, 2004.
BBC
Bbc: Venezuela and the Referendum
This site is a short article which discusses how Venezuela is dealing with the recall election of Hugo Chavez. The article notes that the country has become very polarized over the election. The article is dated July 4, 2004.
Other
Venezuela Analysis: Violence Needed Against Chavez
This article examines the opposition to Hugo Chavez as personified by ex-president of Venezuela, Carlos Andres Perez. (28 July 2004)
Other
Venezuela analysis.com: Speech by Hugo Chavez
This site is a speech by President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela at the opening of the G-15 Summit on March 1, 2004. It is a good example of Chavez's political views.
BBC
Bbc: Venezuela Takes Over Refineries
A May 2007 report on the nationalization of oil refineries by Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Venezuela
The BBC profiles Venezuela, its controversial leader Hugo Chavez, its oil industry, people, economy, media, and so on. Listen to the Venezuelan national anthem.
Other
Venezuela Analysis: Referendum and Revolution in Venezuela
This site is an analysis from Venezuela Analysis on the current political and economic situation in Venezuela. The article is dated July 6, 2004.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Venezuelans Mourn Death of President Hugo Chavez
This article describes the former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who recently died, and how the people in Venezuela are mourning his death.
Curated OER
Hugo Chavez, Wearing Paratrooper's Beret, Speaks on National Tv on 9 April
Biography of the current president of Venezuela. Good informative is given, along with several pictures of Hugo Chavez. The information is factual, but not too in-depth, actually it is fairly easy to understand.
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Fidel Castro (Left) Meets Hugo Chavez in Caracas, October 2000
Biography of the current president of Venezuela. Good informative is given, along with several pictures of Hugo Chavez. The information is factual, but not too in-depth, actually it is fairly easy to understand.