Bolivarian revolution’s arms build-up

Resumen

Since 1999, Venezuela has developed a sustained process of purchase of offensive weapons with high firepower. These weapons systems give Venezuela an important regional strategic advantage. This process occurs whether or not it is officially recognized by the revolutionary political leadership. The central goal of this paper is to show in, as much as possible detail, the development of this process and the immediate consequences that it may have in the area of influence of Venezuela