72. Venezuela 101 Part 2/3: Hugo Chávez and the Bolivarian Revolution (1989 - 2013)
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What you'll hear
This is Part 2 of 3 of the Venezuela 101 series: a foundational history of Venezuela. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Venezuela from 1989 to 2013, designed for those who know little to nothing about Venezuela. This episode covers:
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Venezuela before Chávez and the shock of the Caracazo (1989)
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The rise of Hugo Chávez (1992–1998)
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How Chávez rewrote the political system.
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Oil, media, and consolidation of power.
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Life under Chávez and the system he left behind.
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