This is a commentary for the "Latin American Perspectives" segment of the "Latin Pulse" series featuring Peter Hakim of the Inter-American Dialogue: http://www.thedialogue.org/
The topic this week looks at what will Venezuela and Latin America be like if President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela dies or must step down due to health reasons.
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