hugo chavez

Venezuela Election: Henrique Capriles makes official complaint against Nicolas Maduro

Members of the Venezuelan opposition have made an official complaint against the government following allegations that it broke the law…

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Hugo Chavez body laid to rest at Caracas military museum

Hugo Chavez’s body has been laid to rest at a military museum in Venezuela's capital, Caracas. Thousands of people lined…

12 years ago

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticized for hugging Hugo Chavez’s mother

Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been heavily criticized over both real and fake photos showing him consoling the grieving family…

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Hugo Chavez’s women

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez was known as a Don Juan. He loved women and apparently, women loved him back. Wherever…

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Henrique Capriles to stand in Venezuela’s presidential election

Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles has confirmed that he will stand in presidential elections on April 14. In a televised…

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Justin Timberlake performs “memorial” for Hugo Chavez as Elton John during SNL skit

As Hugo Chavez’s death was announced on Tuesday, Saturday Night Live wasted no time mocking the Venezuelan leader’s time in…

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Venezuela presidential election to replace Hugo Chavez set for April 14

Venezuela’s presidential election to replace late leader Hugo Chavez will be held on April 14, the country's electoral commission has…

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Nicolas Maduro sworn-in as Venezuela’s acting president

Vice-president Nicolas Maduro has been sworn in as acting president of Venezuela hours after the state funeral of Hugo Chavez.…

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Hugo Chavez funeral attended by more than 30 heads of state

Leaders from Latin America and beyond are gathering in Caracas for the state funeral of Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez. After…

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Hugo Chavez body to be put on display for another seven days

Hugo Chavez’s body is to be embalmed and put on display after his funeral, Venezuela’s Vice-President Nicolas Maduro says. The…

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Hugo Chavez coffin paraded through Caracas streets

Thousands of Venezuelans have come out onto the streets of Caracas to pay tribute to President Hugo Chavez, who died…

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Hugo Chavez mourned by thousands of Venezuelans who take the streets of Caracas

Thousands of Hugo Chavez's supporters took to the streets of Caracas to express their grief. Venezuela has announced seven days…

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Hugo Chavez funeral to be held on Friday as 7 days of national mourning declared in Venezuela

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died aged 58, after 14 years in power. Hugo Chavez had been seriously ill with…

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Hugo Chavez Obituary

The tough and charismatic Venezuelan leader, Hugo Chavez, divided opinion both at home and abroad. To his many supporters Hugo…

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Hugo Chavez dies from cancer at the age of 58

President Hugo Chavez has died at the age of 58, Venezuela's Vice-President Nicolas Maduro has announced. Hugo Chavez had not…

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Hugo Chavez undergoing his “most difficult hours”

President Hugo Chavez is undergoing his "most difficult hours", Venezuela’s Vice-President Nicolas Maduro has said. Nicolas Maduro spoke at length…

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Hugo Chavez suffers new severe respiratory infection

President Hugo Chavez is suffering from a new, severe respiratory infection following cancer surgery, the Venezuelan government has said. Information…

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Hugo Chavez has more chemotherapy in Caracas hospital

President Hugo Chavez is receiving chemotherapy in a Caracas hospital after cancer surgery in Cuba, Venezuela’s Vice-President Nicolas Maduro has…

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Hugo Chavez is “battling for his life”

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is "battling for his life", Vice-President Nicolas Maduro has announced today. "Our commander is sick because…

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Hugo Chavez returns to Venezuela after cancer treatment in Cuba

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez says he has returned home after receiving treatment for cancer in Cuba. In three messages posted…

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Hugo Chavez first images after cancer surgery revealed

The first images of President Hugo Chavez after cancer surgery have been broadcast by the Venezuelan government. Hugo Chavez, 58,…

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Venezuela devalues bolivar by 32% against US dollar

Venezuela has cut the value of its currency against the US dollar by 32%, in an effort to boost the…

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Hugo Chavez El Pais picture withdrawn as it turns out to be fake

Spanish newspaper El Pais has apologized after publishing a photo of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez which it said has turned…

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Hugo Chavez’s deputy, Nicolas Maduro, gives annual state address

Venezuela’s Vice-President Nicolas Maduro has given the annual state of the nation speech in place of Hugo Chavez, who is…

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Hugo Chavez visited by Venezuela’s senior political leaders at Havana hospital

Venezuela's most senior political leaders are in Cuba to visit President Hugo Chavez, who is still in a serious condition…

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