Caudillismo In Venezuela: First President

Caudillismo in Venezuela: First President

Introduction

This essay contains information about the basic concepts of caudillismo in Venezuela at the beginning of the 20th century compared to the Venezuelan author, Romulo Gallegos. Gallegos was the most important novelist of the twentieth century and also an eminence in politics. A man, who for a period of nine months during 1948, was the first president elected in the history of his country. He won what is thought to be the first honest choice in Venezuela. Despite his political career, he stood out honestly as a novelist. 

Developing

Just as he shows his popular novel, Doña Bárbara. The original title emerged by Gallegos was La Coronela. Then, dissatisfied with the title, Galician traveled to Italy with his wife and a more captivating title, Doña Barbara, was reinvented. Also, the novel was published in Barcelona, ​​Spain in February 1929 by a Spanish publicist. However, through its essay it is externalized to the twentieth century.

Caudillismo is a social and political phenomenon that emerged during the 19th century in Latin America. In Venezuela, such a phenomenon has determinantly influenced the development of political, social and military events. Although, many times arise conflicts or controversies, between leaders for power. Such a thing that happened to Venezuela in the political process of the year 1830. The reason for most conflicts from the point of view of Karelis Gutierrez.

At that time the government was headed by Páez, who is left with the command of Venezuela after the dissolution of the Republic of Colombia.

However, Páez did not exercise real authority throughout the country, he was very weak. In the provinces and regions they continued to send the leaders. Local and regional interests prevailed more than national interests. 

The appointment refers to Romulo Gallegos, since he effectively exercised the position of president of Venezuela in 1948. Unlike Páez, Gallegos has been the president who has obtained the highest percentage of votes in his favor in elections held in the country, with more than 80% of the totality of votes. This lets me know that Romulo came to impact Venezuela seriously. Thus, he left a great legacy in Venezuela and Latin America, as well as the most important ideals for Venezuelan democracy. His most memorable desires were:

Gallegos was one of the greatest representatives of Creole movement in Latin America. Therefore, his wishes are reflected to caudillismo, since he reflects power in his citizens as the caudillistas did. He was always faithful to his convictions. This man occupies a summit place in Latin American literature, after having captured as no one in his prolific narrative the characters and the environment of the Venezuelan society of the early century. 

conclusion

From Mrs. Barbara to Marcos Vargas crosses the adventure throughout the geographical dimension of Venezuela and with this adventurous work we enter the physical and social landscape that shapes the way of existence of this town. The following represents that cruel Venezuela, insensitive to corruption, betrayal, despotism lack of freedom.

After analyzing the moral foundations, this insurance representative improved Latin America. The sensitivity changes are evident, and although some values ​​remain fixed, they articulate in a new ideological grid. His novel, Doña Bárbara, is a realistic novel, there is a deep observation of the world and a marked description of a reality. In short, his message is broad, clear and precise.