Synopsis Marta Harneckeer’s interviews with Hugo Chavez began soon after one of the most dramatic moments of the most dramatic moments of Chavez’s presidency-the failed coup of April 2002, which ended with Chavez restored to power by a massiv movement of protest and resistance. In the aftermath of the failed coup, Chavez talks to Harnecker about the formation of his political ideas, his aspirations fro Venezuela, its domestic and international politics, problems of political organization, relations with social movements in other countries, and more, constantly relating these to concrete events and to strategies for change. The exchange between Harnecker and Chavez-sometimes reflective, sometimes, anecdotal, always characterized by their passionate commitment t the struggles of the oppressed-brings to light the process of thought and action behind the public pronouncements and policies of state. The interviews are supplemented by an analysis by Harnecker on the role of the military, and a chronology. Hugo chavez has become a symbol of defiance of U.S. imperialism throughout Latin America. His importance for the future of the region makes this book essential reading.