The Chavez generation

Mar 06

Episode

The Chavez generation

How will the death of President Hugo Chavez impact Venezuela's youth?

Supporters of Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, gather in Caracas, Venezuela, 05 March 2013. EPA/BORIS VERGARA

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died after a two year battle with cancer. Much like the rest of the country, Chavez had a divisive effect on the youth. While some lauded the socialist leader for his charitable work, others accused him of becoming an autocrat and creating few economic opportunities for those entering the workforce. So what lies ahead for the country’s youth after Chavez? Join us at 1930GMT.

In this episode of The Stream, we speak to:

Keane Bhatt @KeaneBhatt
Writer, North American Congress on Latin America
nacla.org

Oscar Rivera
Latin American author

Venezuelans also join us via Google+ hangout.

What do you think? What lies ahead for Venezuela's youth after Chavez? Leave your thoughts in the comments below or record a 30-second video comment for the show.

View the story "The Chavez generation" on StorifyThe Chavez generationHow will the death of President Hugo Chavez impact Venezuela's youth?Storified by The Stream· Wed, Mar 06 2013 10:43:59Below, a compilation of headlines from international press on Chavez's death.
FOTOGALERÍA | La muerte de Chávez, en la prensa mundial http://ow.ly/iqJJk #MuereChávez http://pic.twitter.com/cTCcmEkSTzCadena SERMeridiano - Pro Gov tabloid - "The President Has Died" #venezuela http://pic.twitter.com/9IQ0YAplLCRebecca JarmanTone of march religious rather than political at the moment. Broadcasting live on all television channels. #Chavez #VenezuelaRebecca JarmanHasta siempre comandante Hugo Chavez Frias! @capaxxi #caracas #venezuela #cancer #chavismo #chavez #socialism #socialismo #hugochavez #muerte #death #news #periodismo #photojournalistmaybehereBelow, an Instagram photo from Plaza Bolivar in Caracas.Chávez al panteón claman los venezolanos desde la Plaza Bolívar de #Caracas #venezuelabarbaraacacio10This picture highlighting the president's achievements reads: The Venezuela that Chavez left behind: gasoline is 11 cents, minimum wage is equivalent to 6 million Mexican pesos...education is free from pre-kindergarten to university, extreme poverty decreased from 24 per cent to 4 per cent..#MuereChávez En la Venezuela que deja Chávez,gasolina 11 cvos de dólar salario min equivale a $6mil pesos mex... http://twitpic.com/c90gfqPattyDeGon Isabella writes, "The error was always to underestimate the love of the people for Chavez. Today we have been shown that which has cost us so much to accept and understand."
El error fue siempre subestimar el amor del pueblo por Chávez. Hoy nos demuestran eso que tanto nos costo aceptar y entender.Isabella AzócarOthers online had criticism for the leader.
Hugo I will not miss you. Rest in peace now, while we try to rebuild the mess of a country that you left us. #MuereChávez #QEPD ChávezMadibaThis graphic reads, "Everyone who dies is respected...but not everyone who dies is mourned!"Sera que me quedo bonita?? #venezuela #presidente #chavez #muerto #dictador #corrupto #jalabola #libertad #angustia #caracas #5demarzo #alegria #tristeza #like4like #TFLers #TagsForLikes #follow4follow #bestoftheday #photo #photooftheday #instamood #tweegram #picofthedaysofia_msalomeOthers focused on the country's political future. Much speculation has focused on the appointment of Vice President Nicolas Maduro as interim president, which runs against the constitutional succession of power. "Article 233 of the National Constitution must be obeyed in the words of the late Chavez, RIP."Art. 233 de La Constitución Nacional debe ser obedecida según las Palabras del difunto Presidente Chávez QEPD http://pic.twitter.com/eBx2WTS8nxS. Pineda Many shared their thoughts on Chavez's death on Instagram. Below, Kevin Eduardo Marquez writes, "I was not a Chavista. But I do accept that he did a lot of good for this county. I hope he had the opportunity to repent on the bad things he did and asked for forgiveness."No fui chavista! Pero si acepte que hizo muchas cosas buenas por este país que fue un hombre inteligente, astuto y un líder indiscutible, como también vi que cometió errores como ser humano que fue! Su fallecimiento traerá grandes repercusiones en el país, sólo el tiempo dirá que nos depara este acontecimiento! Con mucho respeto me despido de Ud y Espero que halla tenido la oportunidad de arrepentirse de lo malo y pedir perdón alcanzado misericordia y descanso eterno!. QDEP Hugo Rafael Chavez Frías pdte de VENEZUELA #Luto #venezuela #sad #caracas #chavez #Dead #livethemusicalitySe fue #hugochavez - miradas incrédulas -kaarlorlThis graphic calling for unity reads, "What we all want!"
Hugo Chavez is dead :| I know there are people personally that are jubilant/excited about this notice and those with sorrow. I never liked the guy, he did some good and some bad; I think the bad really outweighs the good. However, its hard for me to wish a death upon another human being...No matter how bad you think he was or how much an enemy. I won't weep nor celebrate, I will show respect and condolences but indifferently...Venezuela's problems still remain. I hope that we can put aside our hate and political differences at least for a moment22alejo88Another cartoon showed Latin America's grief over Chavez's death.
Descended en Paz Hugo Chavez #hugochavez #bolivar #commandante #mundobolivarianaeljosenovaThis quote attributed to Chavez shows his own thoughts on his legacy.
He summed it up pretty well. Neither the tyrant nor the hero people make him out to be, but a flawed person who dared to take a stand and make a change that he felt was right. #chavez #hugochavez #rip #quote #strength #venezuela #comandante Made with @instaquoteapp. #instaquoteinstanessieThis sign below reads, "Comrade Chavez present now and forever".
#venezuela #popolo #piange #Chavez #HugoChavez #comandante #leader #presidente #socialista #giustiziasocialemalandra