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Ilva Xhemali C. Douglas 3/25/14 English 02-093

Annotated Bibliography

Cabrices, Rafael Oso. "Venezuela Goes Mad." The New York Times. The New York Times, 10 Mar. 2014. Web. 23 Mar. 2014. Rafael Osio Cabrices Writes this opinioted article on the situation in Venezuela. Living there at the moment, the author informs the public on the violence occurring with protests and demonstrations including the burning of barricades. His point is rather neutral and he says that the nation of Venezuela is going mad. Claiming that the protestors have no real power to overthrow the government. The author is a journalist with family in the war torn country and his perspective is rather more insightful and biased than other news articles. Carbices has a completely biased approach to this article claiming that the situation in Venezuela is mad and that the protestors have no power to change anything. This would be considered a good source however because the information seems to be credible and accurate. Cabrices reports the tension caused by the protesters and ordinary citizens of Venezuela as the militia barge into homes without warrants arresting housewives along with the teenage protestors. This source is extremely helpful in showing an opinioted approach to protesting. This source tells me that the government in Venezuela continues to hold much of the reigning power and the violence and corruption seems to be everywhere without end. Cabrices does a good job of explaining the situation and how and why the protests will not bring peace or democracy any time soon. With this source, protesting seems to be shown to have no effect on the government and its an interesting article to include in my research. Fletcher Jr., Bill. "U.S. Seeks to Destabilize Venezuela." Washington Informer 27 Feb. 2014: 23. Points of View Reference Center. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. This point of view article by the author Bill Fletcher is in opposition to the US involvement in Venezuela. This author claims that the United States is encouraging the violence by supporting opposition in Venezuela and claims we should leave the matter alone. He claims President Maduro of Venezuela was democratically elected and the US is meddling in internal affairs. The author is claiming that the government of Venezuela and president Maduro are being provoked into taking action. This means the action taken on by the armed militia against

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armless and defenseless citizens. Fletcher is highly biased leaning on the governments side of the protesting and saying that the protestors are intensifying the corruption and violence in the country themselves. He is clearly anti-protesting and opposes the Obama administrations involvement in the issue. This source adds a very contrasting view in comparison to the other sources. How accurate the information is questionable due to the fact that the president of Venezuela was elected as the late Hugo Chavezs successor. This source was not particularly helpful due to the lack of facts and statistics and highly biased report. Focusing more on the disapproval the US involvement in foreign affairs rather than the actual reason behind the involvement. I could use this research to show the ignorance and biased reports of pro-government in protest affairs. Living in Venezuela: The Unpleasant Part of the Story | Vivo En Un Mundo Loco." Vivo En Un Mundo Loco. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. This article is explaining the current situation in Venezuela from an immigrant of the country living in the United States. He attempts to explain the crisis from a neutral standpoint to outsiders that arent aware of the issue. The author is saying that the protests are far too dangerous and with an emotional reaction to his country in which he was born. He explains the economic crisis and living there is extremely hard because citizens cant afford to buy anything. This source was not particularly biased. They attempt to explain the crisis in Venezuela without blaming the government or the protestors. It has a highly emotional; approach due to the connection the author has to the situation. Being an immigrant from Venezuela the author is reflecting on his war torn country. This source was somewhat helpful to my research, although including it does not seem necessary. As a voice, it has interesting direct perspective as the protests directly affect the author whom is wring the article. This source has more of an emotional appeal to the crisis without the statistics. They are simply explaining the economic crisis and calling the protests too dangerous to take part in or join. "Opinion: Venezuela Protests Show the Strength of College Students." The Gavel. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. This article explains how the colectivos, a pro-government group that is supplied with firearms by the government are causing the violence against protestors and citizens of Venezuela. It says that the group is not officially employed by the government however it is evident they are affiliated and supplied, thus causing the unnecessary violence to innocent citizens. The article also explains the power college students have in creating awareness of the crisis as well the actual college protesters in Venezuela as well. This source adds an interesting voice to my research. It is the voice of an actual college student, and it shows the impact of the protests done by fellow peers across the globe. This source highlights the importance of protests and it affects others in other parts of the world. The college students in Venezuela are increasing awareness by demonstrating these mass protests and

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encouraging college students elsewhere to increase the awareness and encourage talking about the issue. I would definitely use this source to add an interesting perspective to my research. The anti-government protests done in one nation could affect and inspire other individuals elsewhere. It can unite fellow peers such as college students together and the effect on the government can include increased pressure and exposure. Quezzaire, PilarFlynn. "Violent Protest: An Overview." Points Of View: Violent Protest (2013): 1. Points of View Reference Center. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. This article is informative, explaining the art of protesting. It explains and contrasts peaceful protesting to more violent ones. It claims violent protesting where protesting is allowed is usually always suppressed and peaceful protesting isnt. It includes historical references to protesting such as the Mandate of Heaven from China directing violent protests and the violent protests in ancient Rome. It also includes the civil rights movement in the US. This source is highly informative and provides good background knowledge to my topic. It is not biased and highly factual. It explains why protesting occur which is usually when a group of people are being suppressed. This source could be used in addition to my other sources providing background knowledge and in depth analyzation of protesting. This source is helpful in adding informative facts to my research. The historical facts of protesting could be used as a reference to my current topic which going on in Venezuela. A look into the past reveals a lot about the present and future and history does have a way of repeating itself. "Venezuela: Peaceful and Respectful Dialogue Only Way out of the Crisis, MEPs Say." Venezuela: Peaceful and Respectful Dialogue Only Way out of the Crisis, MEPs Say. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. This is a press release from the European Parliament. They are reminding Venezuela that freedom of expression and the right to participate in peaceful demonstrations are fundamental rights in a democracy, which are recognized in the Venezuelan Constitution. They are also urging the release of the innocent civilians from prison by the government. They encouraging calmness and peace to the Venezuelan government, although it currently looks that exact opposite at the moment. The European Parliaments statements are a reliable source. The impact of the protests done could be shown by the press release. The awareness and attention is causing other nations and organizations around the globe to take notice and take part in the issue. The source is biased and favors the anti-government protests that are peaceful in nature. This source could be used to show the impact the protests have on other nations and organizations around the globe. It adds another perspective but might not necessarily be needed. The effect of protests on the government is not shown in this voice but the side to which it leans

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on provides an interesting perspective. Since its an official statement it can provide a good primary source perspective instead of news articles which can be inaccurate in reporting information. Venezuela Says Street Protests Have Caused $10 Billion in Damage." Reuters. Thomson Reuters, 21 Mar. 2014. Web. 23 Mar. 2014. This news article reports the controversial side and opinions of president Maduro. According to Maduro the protestors have caused ten billion dollars in damage and have burned a public University. Maduro describes these actions as terrorism and vandalism. He is accusing the protestors of the damage done in Venezuela and this news article seems to portray him in a very negative light. The news article is making the government of the Venezuela look dishonest as they place all the blame on the protestors. This news article is interesting because its showing how the government is blaming the citizens of its country without taking any responsibility for their actions. This news articles seems to be reporting the unbiased truth and this source provides an interesting perspective on the protestors. It is displaying protesting as very negative and harmful with negative effects on the government. This source would be used in my research to add the contrasting side of president Maduro and the government officials. I can use it to show why protesting can start in a corrupt government which uses manipulative ways to control and oppress. I can also use it show how hard protesting can become and the unwanted affects it can create, with misinterpretation and further oppression of the government. Wright, George Newton, Heather. "Point: Violence Can Be Justified To Protest Government Policies." Points Of View: Violent Protest (2013): 2. Points of View Reference Center. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. This article shows how violent protests can be justified in times of struggle for independence and freedom. The American revolution used violence in order to earn its independence from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson encouraged war from the American colonies to overthrow their British oppressor. In this case, the article proves to show how violent protests have worked in past history. Violent protests are also used unfairly and to a particular nations own advantage. The article points out how Americans supported the French Resistance, who were citizens that attacked the troops and facilities of German Nazis occupying France. But in contrast the very same French people called the Algerians that were fighting for independence from French rule, as terrorist ten years later. This article is biased in favoring violent protests in difficult times in which no other form of expression is heard or taken noticed. It shows how nations can use violent protesting and why it would lead to that state and provides good insight in which the protesting proves to work and cause a change in the nation.

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I can use this source as historical reference of successful violent protesting as opposed to peaceful ones. Its an interesting opinionated voice that can be related to the Venezuelan protests. It can show the correlation on how the protests in Venezuela may have turned violent. Although in actuality the consequences of violent protests may lead to more violent opposition from the government, this source provides good insight and perspective.