Apr 12 In Venezuela, Will ‘Chavismo’ Last Without Hugo Chavez? By Larisa Epatko 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?… Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch Venezuela Celebrates Lasting Legacy of Divisive President Chavez 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… Continue watching
Mar 06 Watch Venezuelans Say Goodbye to Hugo Chavez 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… Continue watching
Mar 05 Watch Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez Dead at 58 After Long Battle With Cancer Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez Dead at 58 After Long Battle With Cancer… Continue watching
Mar 05 Venezuela’s Brassy President Hugo Chavez Dies 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. Continue reading
Mar 05 Hugo Chavez: Political Highlights 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. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch Questions Crop Up Around Health of Returning Chavez, Governance of Venezuela Questions Crop Up Around Health of Returning Chavez, Governance of Venezuela… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez Goes Home After Cancer Treatment 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. Continue watching
Jan 10 Watch Venezuela Confronts Political Uncertainty as Ailing Chavez Misses Inauguration Venezuela Confronts Political Uncertainty as Ailing Chavez Misses Inauguration… Continue watching
Jan 10 Chavez’s Chosen Successor: From Bus Driver to Vice President 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. Continue reading