The fate of Hugo Chavez in the upcoming elections of
Venezuela will be determined by the youth of the country who have become
disillusioned with the administration of Chavez. Chavez has been in power for
14 years and not much has changed in his country. There are no jobs, crimes
have increased and public infrastructure has not improved. According to the
article there are 7.5 million Venezuelans between the ages of 18 to 30 who make
up 40 of the electorate. Chavez knows how to work his charm through the young
people but that charm might be fading considering that his government has not
proven much in improving the lives of its people. Some of the population believe
in his policy of nationalizing private industries and using Venezuela’s profit
from oil on social programs. For the most part the economy of Venezuela has
been relying on its profit from oil and foreign investment has left the country
because of the continued nationalization of key industries. Without foreign
investment no new jobs are created. Most young Venezuelans leave the country
for greener pastures. It is now time for the people to choose a new leader that
can usher in change.
by Albert Aguirre
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