Using the PMESII framework to guide analysis, Venezuela was generally examined as a system of systems to identify nodes, linkages, and Centers of Gravity (COGs) and determine the relationships between them. Once the COGs of each system were identified, the critical capabilities (CCs) of those COGs were analyzed to determine which is the most consequential to achieving U.S. strategic objectives within Venezuela. This paper argues the significance of Venezuela’s Executive Office and the importance
To understand the Nicaragua Contra one must understand the Sandinistas, and who the Sandinistas took power from. Nicaragua has been invaded by the United States eight times starting from American adventurer William Walker’s “filibuster” of Nicaragua . Augusto César Sandino was the first revolutionary who used arm forces to drive United States out of Nicaragua . Somoza had Sandino killed and took control of Nicaragua. The Somozas and his sons oppressively ruled and amassed wealth with the support
Venezuela’s condition was worsened Carlos Andres Perez came to power in 1988. Unfortunately, he ended up leaving his original state-centered development model for unpopular neoliberal reforms that included privatization, trade liberalization, and deregulation. As transportation fares increased, Venezuelans mobilized to protest these new reforms. These protests were met with military violence and very little change in the new reforms. As a result of this, Venezuelans were left with a feeling of
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, quien esta radicado en Ciudad de Mexico desde 1975, en una vieja casona restaurada por el mismo, es amigo cercano de inportantes personalidades mundiales, lo fue de Omar Torrijos y conserva fuertes lazos con Fidel Castro, Carlos Andres Perez, Francois Miterrand, los presidentes de Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia y otros muchos. El 11 de diciembre de 1982, despues de que por votacion unanime de los 18 miembros de la Academia Sueca, fue galardonado con el Premio Nobel de Literatura por
this book records, systematizes, spreads and extend the exchange of experiences on free time, leisure and recreation in latin america. it has been elaborated in Brasil with the collaboration of Colombia and chile, countries where different people and institutions combine strategies with the purpose of encourage dialogue, encourage studies, share knowledges and sociocultural practices. It presents the reality of the free time, leisure and recreation in several Latin American countries, from studies
Luna, son of painter and national hero Juan Luna, was an exponent of the art deco style. One of his existing works is the Perez-Samanillo Building in Escolta. Ocampo likewise was notable for his art deco buildings, among them the Central Seminary of the UST. Nakpil’s early works in the art deco style include the Avenue Theater and Hotel Building, and the Quezon Institute Buildings
Democracy has been defined by many political theorists who concluded that it is more than just having elections. However, Philippe Schmitter and Terry Lynn Karl have gone further than just defining what democracy is, they defined how it actually functions. Schmitter and Karl identified three key points that make democracy functional. Firstly, after an election representatives must not use their powers to limit or bar opposition parties from being elected, in order to have political competition
whole by providing the fuel to the violent protests occurring in the country due to issues such as inflation, government corruption, terrible crime rates, and food shortages. Before 1958, Venezuela had been a dictatorship under the rule of General Pérez Jiménez (Golinger 23). Despite his unpopularity, Jimenez left a mark on Venezuela in the form of a myriad of public works (Anderson). In 1961, Venezuela’s first constitution, which gave Venezuelans new rights, was ratified (Golinger ... ... middle
Present day Latin America is a region unique to the cultural spectrum of the world. However, it would not be as it is if it was not for the countless revolutions and social and political uprisings that have shaped it into what we now know. Women’s roles in many of these uprisings, allowed these movements to be able to reach their full potential and manifest themselves into full blown revolutions. Nicaragua, a country in Central America, between the years 1979 through 1990, went through major shifts