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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…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez inauguration for a new term in office postponed

Venezuela’s National Assembly has approved a request by President Hugo Chavez to postpone his inauguration for a new term in…

12 years ago

Diosdado Cabello re-elected as Venezuela’s National Assembly president

Venezuela's National Assembly has chosen its leader, a possible stand-in for President Hugo Chavez who is in Cuba following cancer…

12 years ago

Venezuela National Assembly to begin its new session amid Hugo Chavez crisis

Venezuelan National Assembly is due to begin its new session as the ill-health of President Hugo Chavez casts doubt over…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez can rule without oath

Venezuela’s government has said President Hugo Chavez can begin his new six-year term in office on January 10, even if…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez is conscious but in a “delicate and complex situation” after cancer operation

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is conscious but in a "delicate and complex situation" after a cancer operation in Cuba, says…

12 years ago

Venezuela prays for Hugo Chavez health

Venezuela’s cabinet ministers got together to pray for the recovery of President Hugo Chavez, who is in Cuba recovering from…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez suffers new complications after cancer operation in Cuba

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez has suffered "new complications" after a cancer operation in Cuba, his vice-president Nicolas Maduro has said.…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez’s health status improved after cancer surgery

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez has improved after a cancer operation in Cuba and has started walking and exercising, country's Vice-President…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez announces new cancer operation and names Nicolas Maduro as possible successor

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez says he will return to Cuba on Sunday for more cancer surgery. Hugo Chavez, 58, only…

12 years ago