Bolivarianism

Bolivarianism (Spanish: Bolivarianismo) is a political ideology and philosophy that mixes pan-American, Socialist, and patriotic ideas fixed against Capitalism, imperialism, and inequality. The ideology is named after Simón Bolívar, a Venezuelan general who lead the majority of South American independence struggles during the 19th century whose pan-Americanist ideals influenced the founders of the ideology.

As an ideology, various left-wing Marxist political parties and organizations have classified themselves as Bolivarian. Many political leaders and groups base their political projects in their interpretations of Bolivar's ideals, such as former president of Venezuela Hugo Chávez.

The spread of this ideology started with the Bolivarian Revolution in 1999.

Main beliefs

 * Socialism: Bolivarianism believes in social egalitarianism, economic equality, and Socialist systems of governing.
 * Pan-Americanism: Bolivarianism seeks to create relationships and cooperation among the states of the Americas through political means.
 * Anti-capitalism: Bolivarianism opposes Capitalism and believes it is the source of multiple global problems such as poverty and discrimination.
 * Anti-imperialism: Venezuelan leaders such as Chávez believed that Imperialism was inherently discriminatory and against the principles of democracy.
 * Elimination of corruption: Bolivarian leaders usually talked about eliminating corruption. However, many of the leaders of this movement were accused of corruption themselves, such as Evo Morales and Daniel Ortega.
 * Economic nationalism: Bolivarianism believes in economic self-sufficiency and economic protectionism.
 * Patriotism: Bolivarianism believes in a national identity and national patriotism.

Proponents of Bolivarianism

 * Simón Bolívar, former Venezuelan independence leader and President of Venezuela
 * Unnamed.jpg Chávez, ex-President of Venezuela
 * Nicolás Maduro, ex-President of Venezuela
 * Nicolás Maduro Jr., ex-President of Venezuela
 * Evo Morales, ex-President of Bolivia
 * Evaliz Morales Alvarado, ex-President of Bolivia
 * Nestór Kirchner, ex-President of Argentina
 * Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, ex-President of Argentina
 * Rafael Correa, ex-President of Ecuador
 * Raúl Pellegrin, leader of the FPMR and member of the Proletariat Awakening
 * The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
 * Daniel Ortega, ex-President of Nicaragua
 * Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ex-President of Mexico
 * Verónica Salazar, ex-President of Mexico
 * Human Earthist Front

Related articles

 * Socialism
 * Communism
 * Nationalism
 * Bolivarian Revolution