Le Venezuela de Chávez

Title: Le Venezuela de Chávez

Photographer(s): Maurice Lemoine

Writer(s): Maurice Lemoine

Designer(s): Enora Kholkhal

Publisher(s): Editions Alternatives, Paris, France

Year: 2006

Print run:

Language(s): French

Pages: 144

Size: 16 x 24 cm

Binding: Softcover

Edition:

Print: Just Colour Graphic, Barcelona, Spain

Nation(s) and year(s) of Protest: Venezuela,1990-2006

ISBN: 978-286227-505-

President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez sees himself as the heir to his compatriot Simon Bolivar, the “liberator” of South America in the early 19th century. The most controversial president in Latin America, he intrigues, fascinates, inspires passion, or provokes revulsion. His goal: to end misery and poverty and give a voice to the disadvantaged in this rich country, the world's fifth largest oil producer. His “Bolivarian revolution”—with its undeniable achievements—has earned him immense popularity among Latin American social movements (and anti-globalization activists!). Interest in the man and his unique experiment remains strong and has grown even further since his triumphant re-election as president in December 2006. Maurice Lemoine, the author of this book, was editor-in-chief of Le Monde diplomatique.