Latin American Security: Venezuelan Perspective

Often, we think of Latin American sovereignty and security in terms of US national interest. This time, please consider the security situation from the perspective of the Venezuelan government, specifically regarding the 2002 coup attempt. What were the origins and outcomes of the coup attempt? How did this affect Venezuelan perceptions of US political influence in the region? This essay should be 4 pages in length. Please use an open Internet search, and this can include popular media. Use proper citation and works cited.