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: 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: 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: 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: Interview With Oil Minister of Venezuela
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
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
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
This site is an analysis from Venezuela Analysis on the current political and economic situation in Venezuela. The article is dated July 6, 2004.