This book, originally published in May 2005, is a collection of articles written by Alan Woods and covers the momentous events of the Bolivarian revolution from the April 2002 coup which was defeated by the masses, up until 2005 when president Chavez declared that the aims of the Venezuelan revolution could only be achieved by abolishing capitalism.
Alan Woods writes not from the point of view of an outside observer, but also from the point of view of someone who has energetically engaged in the defence of the Bolivarian revolution, visited the country often where he has spoken at large meetings of workers and peasants and held meetings and discussions with president Chávez.
More than a decade has passed since the publication of the book and the warnings contained within it have come true: the failure to move towards socialism is at the bottom of the crisis facing the Bolivarian revolution today. The analysis put forward in this collection of articles therefore remains relevant and contain many lessons for revolutionary activists, in Venezuela and beyond.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Revolution and counter-revolution in Venezuela
Chapter 2
Venezuela: The revolution at the point of no return
Chapter 3
The Venezuelan Revolution in danger
Chapter 4
Venezuela between revolution and counter-revolution
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Marxists and the Venezuelan Revolution
Chapter 7
Foxes and Grapes – Sectarian stupidity and the Venezuelan Revolution
Chapter 8
The targets are Venezuela and Cuba: New intrigues of US imperialism
Chapter 9
Theses on revolution and counter-revolution in Venezuela
Chapter 10
As August 15th approaches: Why we are fighting for a "No" next Sunday
Chapter 11
The recall referendum in Venezuela: A crushing blow to the counter-revolution
Chapter 12
The Nationalisation of Venepal: What does it signify?
Chapter 13
Chávez: "Capitalism must be transcended"
Chapter 14
The agrarian revolution: Revolutionary realism versus reformist utopia