12Axes
Left

Bolivarian Socialism

Latin American project that combines popular nationalism, anti-imperialism, social redistribution, and strong presidential leadership, using the state and strategic resources to promote sovereignty and popular inclusion.

Country: Venezuela Key figure: Hugo Chávez

Profile across the 12 axes

How Bolivarian Socialism positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Unitary
Federal 18%
Unitary 83%

Representation

Leaning - Autocracy
Democracy 31%
Autocracy 69%

Power

Leaning - Security
Security 69%
Liberty 31%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 34%
Multiculturalism 66%

Diplomacy

Balanced
Militarist 55%
Pacifist 45%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist
Non-interventionist 33%
Nationalist 68%

Economy

Very strong - Public
Public 91%
Private 9%

Control

Very strong - Planning
Planning 93%
Free market 8%

Trade

Strong - Protectionism
Protectionism 78%
Globalism 22%

Religion

Balanced
Irreligious 48%
Religious 52%

Morality

Leaning - Traditionalist
Progressive 38%
Traditionalist 62%

Technology

Leaning - Biology
Technology 43%
Biology 58%
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