The silence and the scorpion
Subtitle: the coup against Chávez and the making of modern Venezuela
By: Brian A. Nelson.
Publisher: Nation Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 355
ISBN-13: 9781568584188
Subjects: Chávez Frías, Hugo; Venezuela -- History -- Attempted coup, 2002
Description: On April 11, 2002, nearly a million Venezuelans marched on the presidential palace to demand the resignation of President Hugo Chávez. Led by Pedro Carmona and Carlos Ortega, the opposition represented a cross-section of society furious with Chávez's economic policies, specifically his mishandling of the Venezuelan oil industry. But as the day progressed, the march turned violent, sparking a military revolt that led to the temporary ousting of Chávez. Over the ensuing, turbulent 72 hours, Venezuelans would confront the deep divisions within their society and ultimately decide the best course for their country--and its oil--in the new century.--From publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The marsh; title: Collapse; title: The regime of Pedro Carmona; title: Chávez returns; title: Aftermath.