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).
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Venezuela Reelects Hugo Chavez. What’s Next?
Can the fourth-term president reconcile a deeply divided Venezuela?
Steve Ellner
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Losing Latin America
America's 'backyard' has never been so united and independent of U.S. influence.
Steve Ellner
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Rethinking Venezuelan Politics
Ten years after Chavez's election, the movement he inspired remains divided over goals and strategies.
Steve Ellner
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Chávez Wins Again
Venezuelans continue to support socialist leader despite corruption fears
Steve Ellner
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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
Steve Ellner
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Chávez Consolidates Power
With the opposition routed, Venezuela's "revolutionary process" seems set to accelerate
Steve Ellner
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Chávez’s Opposition Opts Out
Steve Ellner
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Chávez Hits a Home Run
Venezuela’s embattled president calls his own shot by winning the recall election
Steve Ellner
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Chávez Escapes Recall
But the Venezuela opposition escalates its tactics
Steve Ellner
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Recall Fever Spreads South
Chávez faces third ouster attempt
Steve Ellner
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Middle-class Revolt
Venezuelan elites go on strike.
Steve Ellner
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Venezuela Divided
Hugo Chávez is back in power. Now what?
Steve Ellner
