The goal of this work is to analyse Venezuela’s political regime under Hugo Chávez, focusing on its position between democracy and authoritarianism. It aims to explain the shift from democracy to a restricted regime through comparative studies, hypotheses and process-tracing. By examining Venezuela's trajectory, the study seeks to clarify contemporary issues, provide policy insights for the current government and enhance understanding of democratic backsliding globally.
Gonzalo E. Vázquez
Latin America Democracy De-democratization Chavismo political institutions economic structures Judicial Independence social equity political corruption populism nationalism political hierarchy Lateinamerika leadership social relationships