William Ratliff

Commentary

America’s approach to Chavismo should above all emphasize more constructive attention to the region as a whole rather than direct confrontation with Caracas.

During his first serious presidential trip to Latin America, Bush must largely look past Chavez in order to most effectively reckon with him and his movement.

Despite the mythology, Hugo Chavez is not contributing to a regional surge of the left, and he is a mere shade of Castro.

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May 25, 2012