03215cam a2200565 i 4500 17609205 BJBSDDR 20251202105727.0 a|||||r|||| 00| 0 ta 130131s2013 dcu rb 001 0 eng 2013001473 9781612346014 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1612346014 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9781612346021 (electronic) 17609205 DLC eng DLC rda DLC eng pcc cl----- s-ve--- 100 F 1414.3 F596l 2013 987.06/42 Fleischman, Luis, 1959- 44230 Latin America in the post-Chávez era : the security threat to the United States / Luis Fleischman ; foreword by Michael Skol. First Edition. Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, 2013. xxvi, 277 pages ; 24 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. What triggered the revolutionary forces in Latin America? -- The origins of the Chávez (Bolivarian) revolution -- The continental expansion of the Chávez revolution -- The emergence of indigenous and new grassroots movements in Latin America -- Chávez's dangerous liaisons with guerrillas and drug cartels -- The Bolivarian revolution's links to Iran and Hezbollah -- The roles of China and Russia -- Regional and U.S. reaction to the Bolivarian revolution -- Halting the advance of the Bolivarian revolution and its allies. Latin America in the Post-Chávez Era by Luis Fleischman examines how Hugo Chávez’s revolutionary ideology spread across Latin America, weakening democratic institutions and aligning with hostile actors like Iran, guerrilla groups, and drug cartels. The book argues that this movement—known as the Bolivarian Revolution—poses a serious security threat to the United States by promoting anti-U.S. alliances, authoritarianism, and instability in the region. Fleischman calls for stronger U.S. engagement to counter these developments and support democracy in Latin America. Chávez Frías, Hugo Political and social views. Chávez Frías, Hugo, 1954-2013 Pensamiento político y social 30034 Chávez Frías, Hugo Influence. Chávez Frías, Hugo, 1954-2013 Influencia 30035 Anti-Americanism Latin America Latin America. Antiamericanismo América Latina 46317 Latin America Politics and government 21st century. América Latina Política y gobierno Siglo XXI 617 Venezuela Politics and government 1999- Venezuela Política y gobierno 1999- 11735 Venezuela Foreign relations 1999- Skol, Michael 46318 foreword 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg lcc BK LLH 124744 124744 0 0 lcc 0 0 RR BJB BJB RR 2025-08-13 0 100 F 1414.3 F596l 2013 00000193735 2025-08-13 22:43:00 1 2025-08-13 BK