Whose Plaza Is It, Anyway? Chávez's Bolivarianism and Contested Public Spaces in Caracas

What is it about?

This article looks at how supporters of the late president Chavez perceive, negotiate, and interpret Caracas' public places in terms of their moral meanings, especially those places honoring Venezuelan historical figure Simón Bolívar and his principles.

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Why is it important?

The findings show how Chávez supporters have —discursively and spatially — transformed Plaza Bolívar in Caracas downtown into a secular sanctuary to articulate political differences and reinforce social segregation.