Democracy, Revolution and Geopolitics in Latin America: Venezuela and the Intern

Taylor & Francis

Democracy, Revolution and Geopolitics in Latin AmericaVenezuela and the International Politics of Discontent\nAuthor(s): Luis Fernando Angosto-Ferrandez\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138194038, 978-1138194038\nSynopsis\nHugo Chvez won re-election in the 2012 Venezuelan presidential election, despite a closer margin between candidates than in previous elections. The results were puzzling for those who believed that Chvezs government had long ago reached its limits, while Chvezs supporters were struck by the growth of the opposition vote. Thus understanding the Venezuelan election of 2012 has proved to be challenging, with various recent studies focused upon it. Luis F. Angosto Ferrndezs book advances two ideas not previously discussed: the relationship between electoral behavior in Venezuela and contemporary Latin American geopolitics, and the way that relationship is projected through the candidates appeal to.