This is the riveting and frightening story of ambitious, tempestuous and avowed anti-American Hugo Chvez, who is making waves through South America. Ex-paratrooper, outspoken socialist, and brash personality, Chvez is known for his stance against big business, fearless threats to the Bush administration, social reforms that have violently polarized his country, and claims that he will soon unite South America. As gas prices rise to unprecedented highs, Venezuelas importance surges as the fifth largest oil exporter in the world. Nikolas Kozloffs access to top advisors, members of the opposition, and leaders of Chvezs own political movement has allowed him to present a comprehensive portrait of Chvez as he runs for re-election and moves into the global spotlight.
