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Venezuela 2012
By Michael W Edghill* Perhaps the 2012 election that has the greatest potential to change the landscape of United States foreign policy is one that few Americans are paying attention to: Venezuela’s next presidential election, scheduled for October 7, 2012. Venezuela watchers are waiting to see if Hugo Chavez can once again scheme his way [...]
“Building democracy every single day” – An Interview with María Corina Machado
About María Corina Machado: María Corina Machado was co-founder and former president of the all-volunteer electoral watchdog group Súmate in Venezuela. She was charged with conspiracy by the Hugo Chavez government for receiving US government funding, which garnered international condemnation by human rights organizations. A champion of civil society development and community participation, Ms. Machado was selected [...]
