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The silence and the scorpion : the coup against Chávez and the making of modern Venezuela / Brian A. Nelson.

Title: The silence and the scorpion : the coup against Chávez and the making of modern Venezuela / Brian A. Nelson.
Author: Nelson, Brian A. (Brian Andrew)
Publication: New York : Nation Books, ©2009.

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Description

xv, 355 pages : illustrations, maps; 25 cm

Summary

On April 11, 2002, nearly a million Venezuelans marched on the presidential palace to demand the resignation of President Hugo Chávez. Led by Pedro Carmona and Carlos Ortega, the opposition represented a cross-section of society furious with Chávez's economic policies, specifically his mishandling of the Venezuelan oil industry. But as the day progressed, the march turned violent, sparking a military revolt that led to the temporary ousting of Chávez. Over the ensuing, turbulent 72 hours, Venezuelans would confront the deep divisions within their society and ultimately decide the best course for their country--and its oil--in the new century.--From publisher description.

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History

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-341) and index.

Processing Action (note)

committed to retain

Contents

Introduction -- The marsh -- Collapse -- The regime of Pedro Carmona -- Chávez returns -- Aftermath.

ISBN

9781568584188
1568584180
9781568586861
1568586868

LCCN

2008049104

OCLC

246894697
SCSB-10256661

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Harvard Library