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About Julia Buxton

Julia Buxton is senior research fellow in the department of peace studies, Bradford University and a contributor to Film Exchange on Alcohol and Drugs (Fead). Her books include The Failure of Political Reform in Venezuela (Ashgate, 2001) and The Politics of Narcotic Drugs (Routledge, 2010)

Articles by Julia Buxton

Thursday 28th July

Venezuela: Chavismo without Chávez?

Hugo Chávez’s leadership of Venezuela has survived many challenges during his twelve years in power. Now, a cancer diagnosis poses grave doubts over his political future as well as his health. Julia Buxton assesses a delicate phase in the “Bolivarian revolution”.
Friday 20th February

Hugo Chávez: tides of victory

The victory of Venezuela's president is grounded in an extension, not violation, of democracy
Monday 29th September

Hugo Chávez and Venezuela: questions of leadership

A diplomatic war damages regional solidarity and Caracas's own interests. Will Hugo listen?
Thursday 3rd May

The deepening of Venezuela's Bolivarian revolution: why most people don't get it

The radical project led by Hugo Chávez in Venezuela can’t be understood through the distorting lens of its inveterate opponents, says Julia Buxton
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