The Empire Files
Constituent Assembly Dictatorship or Democracy in Venezuela?
S1 • E60 Jul 18, 2017 30m
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.
"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.