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After 10 years, could the honeymoon be over?

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Chelsea Wieber
Topics: Energy and Oil
Countries: Venezuela

Food shortages, a weakening economy and outbreaks of dengue fever are fueling growing discontent among Venezuelans and Hugo Chavez and his socialist party are experiencing their greatest period of unpopularity. Beyond domestic problems, recent weeks have brought Chavez a heightened level of threats from his enemies, reports the New York Times.

Keywords: socialism, Chavez

From the Archives

The Rising and Falling Power of Hydrocarbon States

Posted on July 5, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
The oil card is good for only a few rounds in the long-term game of international diplomacy.
Keywords: oil, petroleum, Venezuela, Chavez, Russia

From the Archives

Bush's Spring Break

Posted on March 19, 2007
Previously filed under: South America, Global Economy
Mark Engler questions the future of U.S. foreign policy towards Latin America with President Bush's recent trip south.
Keywords: Latin America, Neoliberalism, Chavez, Bush, Foreign Policy

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Alternatives to the Food Crisis

All Africa - Thu, 05/22/2008 - 08:15
In last week's Pambazuka News, Ian Angus looked at the causes of the food crisis. This week, he argues that alternatives to the food crisis must by their very nature be informed by alternatives to global capitalism.

New Fears on Long-Term Global Oil Supplies

New York Times - Thu, 05/22/2008 - 12:31
Concerns intensified after reports that the International Energy Agency might reduce its assessment of the long-term world supply of crude oil.

U.N. Leader Sees Myanmar Cyclone Devastation

New York Times - Thu, 05/22/2008 - 10:39
Ban Ki-moon had a firsthand look at some of the damage as a program of international aid gained momentum.

After gaffe, Democrats planning to redo farm bill

The Associated Press - Thu, 05/22/2008 - 05:00
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats are picking up the pieces after an embarrassing technical gaffe that delayed a triumphant rejection of President Bush's veto of a massive farm bill....

China Earthquake Pushes Tibet to Sidelines

New York Times - Thu, 05/22/2008 - 06:40
Tibetan opponents of Beijing are struggling to compete with China’s growing diplomatic and economic clout.
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