As regional elections take place over the weekend, this week's Global Research News Hour sets its sights on the political and economic upheaval gripping the Venezuela over the last year.
We'll get a view from the ground from Lucas Koerner, a journalist and writer with Venezuelanalysis.com We'll get a broader picture from Latin America specialist and Venezuela expert Professor Julia Buxton. of Central European University. Finally, we'll hear from University of Manitoba scholar and solidarity activist Henry Heller about why Canada is imposing sanctions on Venezuelan authorities.
Interviews by Michael Welch INterviews recorded using facilities at CKUW 95.9FM and CJUM 101.5FM.