Popular Support for Venezuela’s Chavez

August 10, 2004 Off By leigh

President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez is facing a referendum on his presidency on August 15th. Chavez has already fought off one coup attempt (see the documentary The Revolution Will Not Be Televised) by the corporatist opposition who bought the referendum, using falsified signatures on the petition.


President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez is facing a referendum on his presidency on August 15th. Chavez has already fought off one coup attempt (see the documentary The Revolution Will Not Be Televised) by the corporatist opposition who bought the referendum, using falsified signatures on the petition.

Lest anyone believe Chavez is lacking popular support, Venezuela Analysis has amazing photographs of the recent rally on his behalf on August 8th.