Monday, August 16, 2004
quiet sunny day to ponder Venezuela and more
Yesterday was the recall referendum in Venezuela. According to reports I've read or watched this morning, Hugo Chavez won with 58% of the vote. Hooray for Hugo Chavez.
However, the anti-chavez factions are already declaring fraud; you can read Justin Podur's piece here.
Remember Haiti? The removal of Bertrand Aristide? You know, their democratically-elected President; elected to a six-year-term in 2000? Read this article for some background.
However, the anti-chavez factions are already declaring fraud; you can read Justin Podur's piece here.
Remember Haiti? The removal of Bertrand Aristide? You know, their democratically-elected President; elected to a six-year-term in 2000? Read this article for some background.
