The Silence and the Scorpion
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The Silence and the Scorpion by Brian A Nelson
On April 11, 2002, nearly a million Venezuelans marched on the presidential palace to demand the resignation of President Hugo Chavez. Led by Pedro Carmona and Carlos Ortega, the opposition represented a cross-section of society furious with Chavezs economic policies, specifically his mishandling of the Venezuelan oil industry. But as the day progressed the march turned violent, sparking a military revolt that led to the temporary ousting of Chavez. Over the ensuing, turbulent seventy-two hours, Venezuelans would confront the deep divisions within their society and ultimately decide the best course for their country and its oilin the new century. An exemplary piece of narrative journalism, The Silence and the Scorpion provides rich insight into the complexities of modern Venezuela.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781568584188 |
| ISBN 10 | 1568584180 |
| Title | The Silence and the Scorpion |
| Author | Brian A Nelson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Avalon Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2009-05-05 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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