From Pilger's documentary film, *The War on Democracy*. The story of Hugo Chavez's democratic reforms in Venezuela ... their huge support among the common people ... intense opposition by the country's wealthy elite ... the CIA-sponsored coup (2002) that briefly removed Chavez from power ... and the popular uprising that restored democracy to Venezuela and returned Chavez to the presidency.
An interesting and inspiring story, well-told by Pilger, and very relevant to the US today.
Adapted to radio by Lyn Gerry, of the Unwelcome Guests Collective (www.unwelcomeguests.net). Previously broadcast in NWN # 55 (March 2009).
"New World Notes" is produced under the auspices (Latin for "gun") of WWUH-FM, a community service of that beacon of light in darkest Connecticut, the University of Hartford.
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