Venezuela: Politics, Plots and Propaganda (Lp5082015)

This week, Latin Pulse concludes its spring series of programs looking at the roiling political waters in Venezuela. Experts on the program look at the use of conspiracy theories and how they are used to make propaganda gains and control the political discourse. The program also discusses the breakdown of democratic institutions in the country and the credibility of elections. The news segment of the program covers accusations by the head of the Venezuelan National Assembly that he expects the political opposition to use fraud to make political gains in elections for the assembly later this year. The program includes in-depth interviews with: Hugo Perez Hernaiz* of the Universidad Central de Venezuela; and Michael McCarthy of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS). Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Producer: Jim Singer; and Production Assistant: Sierra Hancock. The photo of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is from the Venezuelan government and is in the public domain. Produced for release on May 8, 2015. The program is produced at Webster University: www.webster.edu/