Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías[b] (/ ˈtʃɑːvɛz / CHAH-vez; Latin American Spanish: [ˈuɣo rafaˈel ˈtʃaβes ˈfɾi.as] ⓘ; 28 July 1954 – 5 March 2013) was a Venezuelan politician, revolutionary, and military officer who …

2 days ago · Hugo Chavez was president of Venezuela (1999–2013) who styled himself as the leader of the socialist Bolivarian Revolution.

Mar 24, 2025 · Hugo Chávez was a Venezuelan politician and military officer who served as president from 1999 until his death in 2013. He was known for his significant reforms, controversial policies, …

Dec 11, 2012 · Read CNN’s Fast Facts about the late Hugo Chavez and learn more about the former president of Venezuela.

This timeline offers a visual account of Hugo Chavez's rise to power and the impact of his presidency.

As the country’s status quo abruptly shifts, experts say maintaining a coalition is crucial for political survival. The captured authoritarian leader flashed a symbol that many took to be a defiant...

May 26, 2024 · Chavez‘s election marked the beginning of a new era in Venezuelan politics, one characterized by sweeping social and economic reforms, increased state control over key industries, …

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Dec 18, 2025 · Chávez took office in February 1999. During his first year in office, his approval rating reached 80 percent, and his platform—which advocated an end to corruption, increased spending on …

Mar 6, 2025 · CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of the late Hugo Chavez, president of Venezuela from 1998 to 2013. Personal:Birth date: July 28, 1954 Death date: March 5, …