Hugo Chavez

Economy & Work, Venezuela

What Is the State & the Challenge to Transcend It?

John Bellamy Foster points to "Beyond Leviathan" by István Mészáros for insights into the ancient origins of the state and nature of its evolution over thousands of years, the necessity to move beyond the state, and how to meet that challenge. Produced by GPEnewsdocs.

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History, Reality Asserts Itself, Venezuela

The Modern History of Venezuela and Popular Democracy – Edgardo Lander on RAI (pt 9/9)

This interview was originally released on April 23, 2014. On Reality Asserts Itself, Mr. Lander assesses Chavez’s attempt to establish a participatory democracy that changed the structure of power and decision-making.

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History, Reality Asserts Itself, Venezuela

The Modern History of Venezuela, Why Still So Much Crime – Edgardo Lander on RAI (pt 7/9)

This interview was originally released on April 18, 2014. On Reality Asserts Itself, Mr. Lander analyzes why the Chavez and Maduro governments have so far been unable to reduce the high rates of murder and violent crime.

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History, Reality Asserts Itself, Venezuela

Modern History of Venezuela and the Need for a Post-Oil Economy – Edgardo Lander on RAI (pt 6/9)

This interview was originally released on April 17, 2014. On Reality Asserts Itself, Mr. Lander says to strengthen democracy, develop food sovereignty and help save the planet, Venezuela must develop a plan to transition away from an extractive economy.

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History, Reality Asserts Itself, Venezuela

The Modern History of Venezuela The Bolivarian Revolution – Edgardo Lander on RAI (pt 5/9)

This interview was originally released on April 16, 2014. Mr. Lander discusses the achievements and failures of the revolution led by President Hugo Chavez.

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History, Reality Asserts Itself, Venezuela

The Beginning of the Chavez Era – Edgardo Lander on Reality Asserts Itself (pt 4/9)

This interview was originally released on April 11, 2014. Mr. Lander, with host Paul Jay, traces the events that set the stage for the Bolivarian Revolution and the Chavez era of Venezuela.

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