This week, "Latin Pulse" rejoins its analysis of Venezuela with a focus on the political and economic debate there. With the U.S. levying economic sanctions on the country due to human rights violations, the opposition and protests movements again take center stage in the debate. The program also looks at the issues of justice regarding accusations leveled at opposition politicians and the jailing of Leopoldo Lopez. The program includes a wide-ranging discussion of the development of the current form of Venezuelan government and how the death of President Hugo Chavez continues to be felt in amidst the current crisis.
The program includes in-depth interviews with:
Alejandro Velasco* of New York University; and
Dan Hellinger of Webster University.
Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell;
Producer: Jim Singer; and
Associate Producer: Gabriela Canchola.
*Velasco is also the author of the forthcoming book, Barrio Rising: http://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520283329
The photo of President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela is from the Venezuelan government and is in the public domain.
The program is produced at Webster University: www.webster.edu/
