The Road to Venezuela’s Elections: A Look at the Media, Public Opinion and the Economy
The Road to Venezuela’s Elections: A Look at the Media, Public Opinion and the Economy
AS/COA’s panel discussion on September 18 will feature influential pollster Luis Christiansen among other guest speakers to comment on the outlook of the upcoming Venezuelan elections.
September 18, 2012
Registration: 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Event: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
680 Park Avenue
New York, NY
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Watch a live webcast here
After 13 years in office, President Hugo Chávez is seeking re-election. He faces perhaps his strongest contender yet, Henrique Capriles Radonski, the 39-year-old candidate of the opposition’s Democratic Unity coalition and former governor of Miranda state. At the same time, questions remain about the president’s health and the evenness of the electoral playing field.
Panelists will analyze popular support for the candidates and citizen demands and interests, the effect of the president’s health on the campaign, access to the media and freedom of expression, and the likely economic impact of the October 7 elections whoever wins.
Speakers include:
• Luis Christiansen - President, Consultores 21
• Alejandro Grisanti - Head of Research and Strategy for Latin America, Barclays Capital Inc.
• Carlos Lauría - Senior Americas Program Coordinator, Committee to Protect Journalists
• David Papadopoulos - Latin America Markets Team Leader, Bloomberg News (Moderator)
Press Inquiries: Please contact Adriana La Rotta at alarotta@as-coa.orgor 1-212-277-8384.
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