World
- View by:
- Latest
- Most Mic'd
- Most Commented
- Most Shared
OPEN MIC: What is the Legacy of Hugo Chavez?
Michael McCutcheon in Latin America 2 months ago
The legacy of Hugo Chavez is likely to be bitterly contested. We're asking the PolicyMic community to weigh in with their thoughts about the fiery Latin American leader and what he leaves behind.
- 3
- 8 Comments
- 1 Shares
Hugo Chavez Death: Iran Mourns, U.S. Should Worry About That
Shawna Gillen in Latin America 2 months ago
The death of Venezuela leader Hugo Chavez has saddened its unlikely ally of Iran. Washington should be very worried about this.
- 3
- 2 Comments
- 3 Shares
A Diosdado Cabello, Nicolas Maduro Venezuela Election Battle Could Destabilize the Country
Jeff Fong in Latin America 2 months ago
The recent death of Hugo Chavez heralds a complete restructuring not just for Venezuela's political system, but for all of the Latin American left as well.
- 6
- 7 Comments
- 1 Shares
Nicolas Maduro As Venezuela President Would Be Bad News For the U.S.
Allyson Werner in Latin America 2 months ago
Vice President Maduro's recent anti-U.S. hysteria suggests that Venezuelan-U.S. relations are unlikely to improve.
- 7
- 6 Comments
- 25 Shares
Sean Penn Mourns Hugo Chavez Death, Says "I Lost a Friend"
Jake Horowitz in Latin America 2 months ago
Hollywood actor Sean Penn has already issued a statement expressing his remorse and admiration for the late Hugo Chavez. Director Oliver Stone came to Chavez' aid as well.
- 0
- 35 Comments
- 6 Shares
Hugo Chavez Death: The Next Month In Venezuela Will See a Monumental Struggle
Robinson O'Brien-Bours in Latin America 2 months ago
The socialist leader of Venezuela has died after a two-year battle with cancer, paving the way for new elections in the oil-rich South American country.
- 6
- 6 Comments
- 0 Shares
Hugo Chavez's Successor Won't Be Elected Democratically
Thaelman Urgelles in Latin America 2 months ago
The Venezuelan opposition will remain ineffective now that Hugo Chávez has died, unless they change dramatically the content of its narrative.
- 5
- 17 Comments
- 95 Shares
Chavez Dead: Venezuela Must Choose Between Socialism and Freedom
Joel Griffith in Latin America 2 months ago
With El Comandante dead, Venezuela finds itself at a crossroads. Will Venezuelans choose Nicolas Maduro and socialism, or Henrique Capriles and freedom?
- 3
- 15 Comments
- 5 Shares