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El Universal Newspaper

For Students 9th - 10th
El Universal is a major daily newspaper published in Caracas, Venezuela. Features the news of the day from a Venezuelan perspective.
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Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: Venezuela's Chavez Era

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc News: Venezuela's Economic Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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BBC

Bbc News: Moment of Truth Nears for Chavez

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc: The Backers of Chavez

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an article which describes the major supporters of Hugo Chavez. They include both military leaders and street activists. (19 February 2004)
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BBC

Bbc News: Hugo Chavez

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from BBC News provides a biography of Hugo Chavez. It is easy to read and provides pictures. Article dated 5 December 2002.
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BBC

Bbc: The Opposition to Hugo Chavez

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc News: Should Chavez Lose His Job?

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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BBC

Bbc News: Venezuela's War of the Airwaves

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc: Venezuela and the Referendum

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Venezuela Analysis: Interview With Oil Minister of Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an interview with the Energy & Mines Minister of Venezuela, Rafael Ramirez. His ministry oversees the oil resources and production of Venezuela. (January 27, 2004)
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Venezuela Analysis: Violence Needed Against Chavez

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the opposition to Hugo Chavez as personified by ex-president of Venezuela, Carlos Andres Perez. (28 July 2004)
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Venezuela analysis.com: Speech by Hugo Chavez

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Venezuela Analysis: Referendum and Revolution in Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an analysis from Venezuela Analysis on the current political and economic situation in Venezuela. The article is dated July 6, 2004.