The Twelve Coups Conspiracy

In The Conspiracy of the Twelve Coups, Thays Peñalver meticulously dismantles the myths surrounding Hugo Chávez, using Chávez's own speeches and those of his close collaborators to reveal the stark reality of his rise to power. With precision and objectivity, Peñalver explores Chávez's true biography, from his unremarkable military career to the carefully constructed legends that have shaped his public image. The book delves into the series of conspiracies within Venezuela's military, not solely driven by Marxist ideology but by a complex mix of political motivations across the spectrum.

Peñalver also uncovers the falsehoods surrounding Chávez's early life and military ambitions, illustrating how he was neither a committed revolutionary nor a skilled military leader. Instead, his ascent was marked by fear and incompetence, culminating in his role during the failed coup of 1992, where his hesitant actions led to his first taste of public recognition. The work is a critical resource for understanding the origins of 21st-century Socialism in Venezuela and the devastating legacy left by Chávez's regime, supported by Fidel Castro and disguised under the guise of a Bolivarian revolution.