The United States and Venezuela 1998 - 2006 - Welsch, Janos
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Since Hugo Chávez became the Head of State of Venezuela in1998, he has not missed a chance to alienate the United States. Hisfriendship with Fidel Castro, fierce verbal attacks against GeorgeBushand threats of cutting down on oil production have made him apreferred target of conservative America. But where does thissudden ill will between two countries with once cordial relationsoriginate? Can the frequent diplomatic clashes between the twoneighbors be taken at face value in view of the fact that theircommercial relationship thrives unabatedly? Does the conflictbetween Bush and Chávez merely…mehr

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Since Hugo Chávez became the Head of State of Venezuela in1998, he has not missed a chance to alienate the United States. Hisfriendship with Fidel Castro, fierce verbal attacks against GeorgeBushand threats of cutting down on oil production have made him apreferred target of conservative America. But where does thissudden ill will between two countries with once cordial relationsoriginate? Can the frequent diplomatic clashes between the twoneighbors be taken at face value in view of the fact that theircommercial relationship thrives unabatedly? Does the conflictbetween Bush and Chávez merely serve as a cover up for the muchlarger fight of the US neo-conservatives against the new surge ofneo-populists taking the highest offices in Latin America? In thisbook, the common history, the many points of agreement in economy,culture and politics, as well as the areas of conflict between theUnited States and Venzuela will be highlighted to enable the readerto assess the current tensions and to see the animosities withinthe context of each of their agendas. It provides valuable insightinto the mechanics of media coverage to students of politicalscience and cultural studies.