From Caracas: Giving insights into public life and political history, this episode sheds light on recent and prior events that have shaped Venezuela today. This analysis explains the ideology of chavisimo and how the current president came to power, the present political challenges, and support for leadership. Investing in education, which empowers others, is the hope for the future.  In closing, the emphasis is never take democracy for granted and work to support its viability.

Guest: Carolina Jaimes Branger is an educator and host of the radio program “Carolina en Éxitos” on Circuitos Éxitos de Unión Radio in Caracas, EVTV in Miami, and YouTube. Follow at @cjaimesb