Abby Martin: Dictatorship or Democracy in Venezuela?

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Dandelion Salad

with Abby Martin

teleSUR English on Jul 19, 2017

On July 30th, Venezuelans will elect a people’s body called the “Constituent Assembly” comprised of hundreds of representatives across the country with the power to redraft the constitution.

U.S. politicians, press and opposition in Venezuela are calling the process a “coup” that should be boycotted by all.

Abby Martin addresses the criticisms with Head of the Presidential Commission to oversee the Constituent Assembly process, Elias Jaua, speaks to supporters and participants of the Assembly, interviews historian Chris Gilbert and explains what is at stake in Venezuela if the social programs instated under Chavez are terminated by the opposition.

from the archives:

Abby Martin: Supermarkets to Black Markets in Venezuela

Fred Fuentes: Media Lies About Venezuela

Abby Martin On the Deadly Front Lines of the Anti-Government Protests

Venezuelan Opposition Largely Responsible for the Rising Death Toll and Violence in Venezuela

Abby Martin: Sabotage, Not Socialism, is the Problem in Venezuela

Abby Martin: World Ignores Opposition Violence at Venezuela Protests + Abby Martin on Death Threats Against Her

A U.S. Guide: 7 Steps to Kill a Revolution