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The Silence and the Scorpion : The Coup Against Chavez and the Making of Modern Venezuela, Paperback Book

The Silence and the Scorpion : The Coup Against Chavez and the Making of Modern Venezuela Paperback

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On April 11, 2002, nearly a million Venezuelans marched on the presidential palace to demand the resignation of Hugo Chavez.

The opposition represented a cross-section of society furious with Chavez's economic policies, specifically his mishandling of Venezuelan oil.

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 oil--in the new century. Drawing on unprecedented reporting, Nelson renders a mesmerizing account of the coup.

An Economist Book of the Year, The Silence and the Scorpion provides rich insight into the complexities of modern Venezuela.

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