A reading series in Venezuela before 1958, within the Library.

The capacity to build and sustain a country

La Nueva Enciclopedia and La Palabra Compartida offer readings that acknowledge Juan Vicente Gómez’s contribution to nation-building. This dossier addresses three specific questions regarding order, territory, and solvency. Recognizing historical capabilities requires studying their mechanisms and costs, as well as recovering merits that a partisan narrative might otherwise overshadow.

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