Venezuela: Model for 21st Century Socialism

Venezuela: Model for 21st Century Socialism

In December 2007, a wide-ranging constitutional referendum to intensify Venezuela's move toward socialism and to enable Chávez to serve indefinitely as president was narrowly defeated. Chávez has clearly announced his intentions: to continue transforming Venezuela into a model for socialism in the 21st century. And unlike spurious accusations in the U.S. that an expansion in healthcare is a step away from democracy, a very real shift towards socialism is under way in Venezuela. Major elements of the country's economy are already under state control.



“The Venezuelan oligarchy and multinational companies still have a firm grip over the mass media, private industry and the banking system. They use their ownership of these key levers in society in order to sabotage the will of the majority and plot another reactionary coup...” - Grant-Woods, “Venezuelan Revolution in Danger,” 2004

Venezuela's Chavez in Beijing at Start of Visits to China, Russia
Venezuela Purchases Weapons from Russia, China, Belarus, Spain, France and Iran
Chavez Defies U.S. By Dealing with Russia, China
Chavez Claims Alliance With Russia Will Protect Venezuela
Russia Offers Venezuela's Chavez Nuclear Help
Russian Bombers Arrive in Venezuela for Joint Maneuvers
Venezuela to Host Russia Navy Exercise in Caribbean
Venezuelan-Russian Military Nexus
The Cold War Over Oil Involves Venezuela, Russia and China
Chavez Celebrates China-launched Venezuelan Satellite
Raúl Castro's Visit with Chávez Shows Cuba's Need for Oil
Nicaragua's Ortega Turns to Russia and Venezuela for Replacement Cash
Russia Pushes an 'OPEC' for Natural-gas Nations
Chavez Wins Bid for Chance to Remain in Power Indefinitely
Venezuela Votes on Lifting Term Limits for Chavez