The Protests in Venezuela Should Not be Overlooked
The Protests in Venezuela Should Not be Overlooked
Attention is focused on the public demonstrations in Brazil, but for the last month, protests over the underfunding of public education have raged across Venezuela.
Over the last week, Brazil’s protests have captured headlines worldwide. But Brazil is not the only South American country engulfed in protests. Since early June, Venezuela has been witnessing a series of protests involving the university sector. As with the public demonstrations in Brazil, the protests in Venezuela are a sign of deep political problems.
The university unrest in Venezuela formally began on May 30, when college faculty, students and staff went on strike to protest the underfunding of higher education. A total of 18 universities—all the autonomous institutes and...
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