Will Venezuela abandon Chavismo?

By David Frum, CNN Contributor

Updated 2158 GMT (0558 HKT) February 19, 2014

A member of the Bolivarian National Police clashes with protestors during a demonstration against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Saturday, May 10. Clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces have left more than 40 people dead and about 800 injured since February, according to officials.
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Protests in Venezuela – A member of the Bolivarian National Police clashes with protestors during a demonstration against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Saturday, May 10. Clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces have left more than 40 people dead and about 800 injured since February, according to officials.
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Venezuelan riot police stormed four encampments of opposition students on Thursday, May 8, across Caracas, including one in front of the United Nations headquarters in the capital city, detaining hundreds.
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Protests in Venezuela – Venezuelan riot police stormed four encampments of opposition students on Thursday, May 8, across Caracas, including one in front of the United Nations headquarters in the capital city, detaining hundreds.
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Venezuelan National Guard personnel in riot gear dismantle a students' encampment in front of the U.N. headquarters in Caracas on May 8.
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Protests in Venezuela – Venezuelan National Guard personnel in riot gear dismantle a students' encampment in front of the U.N. headquarters in Caracas on May 8.
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Venezuelan riot police arrest a student taking part in an anti-government protest in Caracas on May 8.
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Protests in Venezuela – Venezuelan riot police arrest a student taking part in an anti-government protest in Caracas on May 8.
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Members of the Venezuelan National Guard detain a man during a protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday, April 26. Over several months, protesters unhappy with Venezuela's economy and rising crime have squared off against security forces.
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Protests in Venezuela – Members of the Venezuelan National Guard detain a man during a protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday, April 26. Over several months, protesters unhappy with Venezuela's economy and rising crime have squared off against security forces.
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Demonstrators destroy a bank sign in Caracas during a protest against the government on Sunday, April 20.
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Protests in Venezuela – Demonstrators destroy a bank sign in Caracas during a protest against the government on Sunday, April 20.
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Police officers shield themselves from fireworks thrown by protesters in Caracas on April 20.
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Protests in Venezuela – Police officers shield themselves from fireworks thrown by protesters in Caracas on April 20.
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A man helps an injured demonstrator in Caracas on April 20.
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Protests in Venezuela – A man helps an injured demonstrator in Caracas on April 20.
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A masked protester watches clashes with the National Police in Caracas on Thursday, April 17.
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Protests in Venezuela – A masked protester watches clashes with the National Police in Caracas on Thursday, April 17.
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