About Phil Gunson

Phil Gunson is a journalist based in Caracas, Venezuela.

Articles by Phil Gunson

Thursday 13th September

Venezuela: towards elected dictatorship

Phil Gunson, 13 September 2007

Hugo Chàvez's constitutional referendum is a historic turning-point

Thursday 12th April

Hugo Chávez: yo, el supremo

Phil Gunson, 12 April 2007

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

Friday 1st December

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.

Sunday 15th October

Venezuela: a seat at the top table

Phil Gunson, 15 October 2006

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.

Sunday 6th August

Venezuela's media in a Bolivarian storm

Phil Gunson, 6 August 2006

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

Tuesday 13th June

Hugo Chávez's provocative solidarity

Phil Gunson, 13 June 2006

Hugo Chávez's interventions in neighbouring states are part of a vaulting political ambition that is leading Venezuela towards confrontation with the United States, writes Phil Gunson in Caracas.