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DocumentaryHistoryPolitical violencePolitical violence Venezuela Caracas History 21st centurySince 1999VenezuelaVenezuela CaracasVenezuela Politics and government 1999-Venezuela Politique et gouvernement 1999-Violence politique Venezuela Caracas Histoire 21e siècle
Directed by: Ángel Palacios, Angel Palacios
Overview
"This documentary features images, testimonies and facts by Venezuelan filmmaker Angel Palacios relating to the Venezuelan coup d'etat of April 2002. The film unmasks the conspiracies and plots leading up to the so-called massacre at the Llaguno Bridge. Palacios explores how the Venezuelan media twisted facts and news reality to blame the massacre on President Chávez. This work also shows how the people defended themselves against the Caracas Metropolitan Police who helped execute the attempted coup d'etat"--Global Exchange website