"But what about Chavez? It's not too late for him to revisit the former money generating policies, (including mining). The oil is still there and the price per barrel keeps getting sweeter."

as the writer pointed out Chavez complete lack of vision and from what we know of his stubborn ways, don't see him changing from this path taking Vz down the slippery slope

"Any chance that Chavez or his henchmen will read the article?"

they most likely did read and are in the process of putting a contract on the writer's life ;-)

this article need to be read and understood by Chavez supporters especially the poor and illiterates, hopefully the opposition will pick up on it, it's a good summary, based on facts and it the truth