Steve Ellner - In These Times

Steve Ellner, who began teaching at the Universidad de Oriente in Venezuela in 1977, is currently an adjunct professor of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University’s. His latest book is Rethinking Venezuelan Politics: Class, Conflict and the Chavez Phenomenon (Lynne Rienner Publishers).

Venezuela Reelects Hugo Chavez. What’s Next?

Can the fourth-term president reconcile a deeply divided Venezuela?

Losing Latin America

America's 'backyard' has never been so united and independent of U.S. influence.

Rethinking Venezuelan Politics

Ten years after Chavez's election, the movement he inspired remains divided over goals and strategies.

Chávez Wins Again

Venezuelans continue to support socialist leader despite corruption fears

The Trial (And Errors) of Hugo Chávez

Venezuelans are debating whether Chávez is putting the windfall of revenue from oil revenues to good use or squandering it through disorganization, corruption and misplaced priorities

Chávez Consolidates Power

With the opposition routed, Venezuela's "revolutionary process" seems set to accelerate

Chávez’s Opposition Opts Out

Chávez Hits a Home Run

Venezuela’s embattled president calls his own shot by winning the recall election

Chávez Escapes Recall

But the Venezuela opposition escalates its tactics

Recall Fever Spreads South

Chávez faces third ouster attempt

Middle-class Revolt

Venezuelan elites go on strike.

Venezuela Divided

Hugo Chávez is back in power. Now what?