Venezuela

The student protests in Venezuela in May 2007 against the media policy of the Chávez-government show similarities to the legendary protests during the French May of 1968. The Venezuelan student movement also presents new ways of political work on the streets. By Félix AlluevaMore ...

In the second half of 1968, a series of student activities inspired the founding of a movement that was to be called the Movement for Renewal of the University. Students, teachers and employees of the universities attempted to discuss and to change the foundations of higher education by questioning its traditions and suggesting changes in the curriculum.More ...