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Phil Gunson

Phil Gunson is a journalist based in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Venezuela: towards elected dictatorship

Hugo Chàvez's constitutional referendum is the last chance for Venezuelans to prevent the entrenchment of authoritarian rule, says Phil Gunson.

Hugo Chávez: yo, el supremo

Venezuela's revolution is leaving democracy behind, reports Phil Gunson in Caracas.

Bolivarian myths and legends

The political polarisation of Hugo Chávez's "Bolivarian revolution" in Venezuela is reproduced in the way the phenomenon is reported and assessed. Phil Gunson assails the defects of "solidarity journalism" and calls for a debate about Venezuela based on reality not propaganda.

Venezuela: a seat at the top table

Hugo Chávez's vigorous campaign to secure a United Nations Security Council place for Venezuela is based on outmoded views of national sovereignty and human rights, argues Phil Gunson in Caracas.

Venezuela's media in a Bolivarian storm

Is Hugo Chávez a champion of or threat to free media? Phil Gunson, in Caracas, reports.