Just when you thought Latin America was safe for democracy, along came Hugo Chávez. The charismatic Venezuelan president has amassed a stunning amount of power and become the world’s most strident anti-American. Chávez is also a political innovator who has created a playbook for authoritarians in a democratic age—and leaders everywhere are taking notes. - Javier Corrales Ever heard of a regime that gets stronger the more opposition it faces? Welcome to Venezuela, where the charismatic president, Hugo Chávez, is practicing a new style of authoritarianism. Part provocateur, part CEO, and part electoral wizard, Chávez has updated tyranny for today....