Gregory Wilpert

Why Venezuela’s Middle Class (for the most part) Opposes Chavez

“Chavez’ greatest error was to screw the middle class,” says Carlos Escarrá, a prominent constitutional lawyer and former Venezuelan supreme court judge, who describes himself as being with the “proceso,” but not a Chavista. The “proceso” is the process of social transformation that was initiated by the movement which brought President Chavez to power. When … Continue reading →