Who Can Stop the Drums?: Urban Social Movements in Chávez's Venezuela

The ethnography delves into the social movements within Caracas' barrios, highlighting their historical evolution from guerrilla insurgency and cultural resistance to contemporary struggles for social and economic justice. Fernandes interlaces personal narratives of barrio residents with the political landscape shaped by Hugo Chávez's presidency. The work emphasizes the dynamic interplay between governmental policies and grassroots activism, illustrating how local histories and organizational efforts influence Venezuela's transformative political climate.