The impact of Simón Bolivar | Marie Arana

The liberator of six countries in Latin America, Simón Bolivar is still a tremendously present foundation in South America’s culture. Biographer and literary critic Marie Arana discusses how his vision of democracy is just now beginning to take shape -- and makes the case that he is as relevant as ever.
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Filmed at TEDGlobal 2014.
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