The late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was the force behind "Chavismo," a left-wing political ideology that favors nationalization and social welfare programs over free market development. But will that ideology survive in its most robust form without the charismatic leader?…
Matt Frei of Independent Television News reports from Caracas, Venezuela, where President Hugo Chavez will be embalmed and remain permanently lying in state. Crowds lined up more than a mile to bid goodbye to their leader. World leaders including Iran's…
In Caracas, Venezuela, an emotional crowd watched the procession of the body of Hugo Chavez to the capital's military academy, where the late president will lie in state. Margaret Warner takes a look at Chavez's work and legacy, as well…
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez Dead at 58 After Long Battle With Cancer…
Mar 05

By Larisa Epatko
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who grew up in a working class family, led a failed coup, and became an internationally controversial head of state while maintaining the support of marginalized groups, died Tuesday at the age of 58.
Mar 05

By Online DA
We take a look back at the political career of Hugo Chavez, president of Venezuela since 1999 until his death in 2013.
Questions Crop Up Around Health of Returning Chavez, Governance of Venezuela…
Venezuelans got the surprising news that their president, Hugo Chavez, had returned home to the country in the middle of the night after a long absence in Cuba for cancer treatment. Ray Suarez reports on reaction to Chavez's surprise homecoming.
Venezuela Confronts Political Uncertainty as Ailing Chavez Misses Inauguration…
Jan 10

By Larisa Epatko
On Dec. 8 in an address to the nation, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced he was heading back to Cuba for emergency cancer surgery and should another presidential election be needed, Venezuelans should vote for his vice president: Nicolas Maduro.
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