Comandante: Inside the revolutionary court of Hugo Chavez
Venezuela's revolution has no gulags, no torture chambers, but in wasted potential lies tragedy. Provoking adoration and revulsion in equal measure, Hugo Chávez is a leader like no other. He can boast genuine accomplishments. He put poverty and social exclusion at the forefront of debate. He made millions feel they had an ally in government. And he called time on US browbeating in Latin America. But the price was high – Gutted institutions, a caudillo (strongman) cult, and economic dysfunction. In his new book, Comandante, acclaimed journalist Rory Carroll sheds light on the inside story of Chavez’s life and his ...
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