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How Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution reshaped politics and oil sovereignty

From Chávez’s socialist reforms to oil wars, this conversation uncovers Venezuela’s fight for sovereignty. What lessons does its revolution hold today?

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How Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution reshaped politics and oil sovereignty

Ricardo Vaz, editor of the news site Venezuelanalysis, recently appeared on the Macro N Cheese podcast. He spoke with host Steve Grumbine about Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution and its impact on the country’s political and economic landscape.

The conversation explored the historical roots of the Bolivarian Revolution, tracing its origins and key developments. Vaz highlighted the changes introduced under former president Hugo Chávez, particularly the push toward socialism and the creation of communal councils.

Another major topic was Venezuela’s oil industry and its long-running battle for national control. The discussion examined how sovereignty over oil resources shaped the country’s political struggles over time.

The podcast provided an in-depth look at Venezuela’s revolutionary policies and their lasting effects. Listeners gained insights into the Bolivarian movement’s goals and the challenges it faced in securing economic independence.

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