The Chavistas Suppressed The Venezuelan Opposition

“Lack of an Opposition Helped Sink Venezuela” makes it sound as if it isn’t socialism that’s failed but the lack of a good opposition party. The Supreme Court’s justices were removed and replaced by loyal Hugo Chávez followers. The independent judiciary was subverted, along with the press. Military commanders not loyal to Chávez were replaced and opposition leaders were either jailed or put under house arrest. Chavista thugs were used to intimidate and assault any opposition, something that continues. Chávez proceeded to follow the socialist handbook by confiscating and redistributing land... More...