11 March 2014
by Javier Ciurlizza
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By Javier Ciurlizza (@Javierciurlizza) The crisis in Venezuela has escalated beyond the capacity of domestic actors to find a space for dialogue. Each party rejects the legitimacy of its rival. Human rights violations – and protester violence – are leaving … Continue reading
20 February 2012
by Javier Ciurlizza
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The Venezuelan opposition has a youthful new leader to run against President Hugo Chávez in upcoming elections. But despite their optimism Chávez can be defeated, they still face a stiff test. In primaries held last Sunday, the Democratic Unity Coalition … Continue reading
16 September 2011
by Javier Ciurlizza
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La desconfianza hacia el sistema político, expresado en un creciente desinterés por los procesos electorales, es una de las enfermedades más endémicas de América Latina. El continente puede estar orgulloso de un período prolongado de gobiernos civiles y elegidos por … Continue reading