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Hugo Chavez: Political Highlights

Power and Glory

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Power and GloryFailed Coup'Pink Tide'Backlash, Blame and Big OilRecalling the PastChavez at the U.N.Alliances Half a World AwayIllness Takes a TollElection StakesDavid Versus Goliath? Chavez WinsHealth DeterioratesChavez in Cuba

Power and Glory

Hugo Chavez, pictured here with his wife at the time, Marisabel, officially opens a bid for election in 1998. Chavez began his life in poverty and served in the military before entering politics. After a failed coup, he rose to the top of Venezuelan politics.