Venezuela: Political Aspects/ Dr. Antonio Morales-Pita y otros

Over the past decade, Venezuela has become integral to the left-wing politics of South America due to Hugo Chavez’s move towards extremism, his constant pestering of neighboring countries, and also his ability to unite South American countries under the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas - a trade agreement among several South American countries. Venezuela is also a key member of the Mercosur trade agreement.  Venezuela plays an important role due to its energy sources, such as its large reserves of oil and natural gas. The country of Venezuela has a considerable amount of oil reserves and is therefore important to the international and regional oil market. Chavez uses this oil to leverage deals with his neighbors and also foreign countries. Chavez also pretends to be a menace to the United States. Chavez has increased the price of oil to the United States, while at the same time offering virtually free oil to the Communist state of Cuba.  Therefore, the political aspect characterizing the Venezuelan government is a current and interesting topic for an article.

 

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