Toward A Loyal Opposition

[In recent statements and proclamations Venezuela's political opposition declared that President Hugo Chavez has initiated "a reign of terror" against his opponents. It also proclaims that the government is weaker than ever and that the time is ripe for a new round of massive street protests.]

Toward A Loyal Opposition

April 29th 2009, by Zachary Lown – Venezuelanalysis.com

In recent statements and proclamations Venezuela's political opposition declared that President Hugo Chavez has initiated "a reign of terror" against his opponents. It also proclaims that the government is weaker than ever and that the time is ripe for a new round of massive street protests.

This opposition narrative, as it has unfolded over the past two weeks, comes in reaction to a series of centralizing measures and the persecution of oppositionist officials charged with corruption by the Chavez government. Venezuela's divided but vitriolic political opposition is constituted in political parties, the Catholic Church, the universities and the private media.

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