Midterm Election Update

Most of the headlines I found this week covering the results of the Venezuelan midterm elections last Sunday had similar messages: "Mixed results in Venezuela election"

I found one interesting article, however, by The Washington Post that explained very distinctly how the elections last Sunday could seriously hurt Chavez's future power in Venezuela...

Some politicians who are known to publicly criticize Chavez were voted in by people living in poverty (who once voted for the current dictating president).

Although the article focuses on the limits the new governing body may put on Chavez's economic and oil policies, I think this could be a positive and exciting time for the media system struggling to survive in the nation. If these politicians are realizing the problems Chavez is causing for his country economically, hopefully they will see the blockades he builds around journalists and their ability to cover the news.

This quote stood out to me the most while reading the article:
"The setbacks add to a list of growing problems for Mr. Chávez that are likely to slow his swagger."

Here's another link to the story: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122748432718751705.html?mod=googlenews_wsj


Posted by: Bridget Monaghan