Nationalism: identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
Populism: a political approach that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.
The Bolivarian Revolution: A nationalist/populist movement put in place to attempt the restoration of Venezuela led by Hugo Chavez. To do this, Chavez had fought to replace a traditional Venezuelan Democracy with his socialistic views.
Thesis: The Bolivarian Revolution had led Venezuela to more suffering due to abusive power in higher ranks of government, as well as failure to follow through with heavy promises.
Simon Bolivar introduced the idea of Bolivarianism by challenging Spanish colonization in South America, through carrying out the process of the Bolivar Revolution. This Instilled a sense of nationalism within Venezuela natives to stand up against Spanish rule, also influencing thought processes of Venezuelan politics for generations to come.
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Romulo Betancourt is elected as president (known as the father of Venezuelan Democracy, which is later opposing of Chavez's views).
Venezuela still continues to struggle, mostly economically and the problem of corruption has not been solved.
Military Officer, Hugo Chavez, officially starts the leftist Revolutionary Bolivarian Movement-200 (otherwise known as the Bolivarian Revolution)
A flame is sparked within Venezuelan society; people start to stand up against corrupt gov’t.
Progression: The revolution is starting, creating a foundation for itself.
In Venezuelan Capital, Caracas, riots break out against Venezuelan Democracy for inflation of gas prices.
Progression: Protesters take a stand against the unjust ways of the current gov’t, also creating publicity.
Hugo Chavez attempts to overthrow current Venezuelan president, Carlos Andres Perez, and fails to have a successful coup
Chavez is now considered an official threat against Venezuelan democracy.
Progression: More publicity is produced among the Venezuelan public. Many citizens are now encouraged to take a stand.
Hugo Chavez mounts attacks on the presidential office. This second attempt failed, and Chavez was arrested.
Slowed movement for 2 years because of jail time.
Revolution Suffers: Chavez is put in jail, placing a slight halt on the progression of the populist movement.
Why do you think Chavez inflicted many riots knowing that it would hurt, or even kill many people? (Methods & Strategies)