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  • 8
    Mar
    2013
    11:00pm, EST

    Maduro sworn in as Venezuela's acting president

    Jorge Silva / Reuters

    Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro and National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello hold each other as they talk after Maduro's swearing-in as caretaker president following the death of President Hugo Chavez in Caracas March 8, 2013.  Read the full story.

    Slideshow: Hugo Chavez: 1954 - 2013

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    Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez mourn his death and gather for his funeral.

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    Slideshow: Hugo Chavez dies: The world reacts

    Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

    Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez across the Americas mourn his death.

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  • 5
    Mar
    2013
    9:37pm, EST

    Venezuelans mourn the death of Hugo Chavez

    Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

    Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez react to the announcement of his death in Caracas on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Chavez has died after a two-year battle with cancer, ending the socialist leader's 14-year rule of the South American country, Vice President Nicolas Maduro said in a televised speech on Tuesday.     Read the full story.

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    Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez gather in front of Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas on Tuesday night, after knowing of their leader's death.

    Slideshow: Hugo Chavez dies: The world reacts

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    Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in the United States and elsewhere mourn his death.

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    Apparently, all of that sorrow was staged by the Venezuelan government like they do in North Korea, according to the good people of newsvine. The good people of newsvine who have probably never been to Venezuela, don't know anyone who is Venezuelan but like to rant about things they know nothing abo …

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  • 10
    Jan
    2013
    6:50pm, EST

    Despite his absence, enthusiastic crowds celebrate Hugo Chavez's new term

    Fernando Llano / AP

    Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez cheer as they watch military planes fly over during a symbolic inauguration ceremony outside Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas on Jan. 10.

    Reuters reports: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez remained on his sickbed in Cuba on Thursday while thousands of supporters rallied in his honor on the day he should have been sworn in for a new six-year term in the South American OPEC nation. The postponement of the inauguration, a first in Venezuelan history, has laid bare the gravity of Chavez's condition after complications from a fourth cancer operation in his pelvic area. Full Story

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    Members of Venezuela's Honour Guard attend a massive gathering in homage of Chavez in Caracas.

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    A member of Venezuela's Bolivarian militia holds a flower during a symbolic inauguration rally for Hugo Chavez in Caracas.

    David Fernandez / EPA

    A man flashes his tattoo of President Chavez during a rally near Miraflores Palace.

     

    Slideshow: Hugo Chavez through the years

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    We had friends visit from Venezuela and Kurts comments are very true. Those who say the love him either live in fear to say otherwise or have benefited from his government takeover of land, real property, private business or they simply enjoy sitting on their fat A%% and getting free food, medical c …

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  • 8
    Oct
    2012
    7:08am, EDT

    Hugo Chavez wields Bolivar sword after election victory

    Tomas Bravo / Reuters

    Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez holds the sword used by former military leader Simon Bolivar while celebrating from a balcony at Miraflores Palace in Caracas on October 7, 2012.

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    Supporters of Hugo Chavez celebrate in downtown Caracas on Oct. 7, 2012. Chavez won re-election and a new endorsement of his socialist project Sunday, surviving his closest race yet after a bitter campaign against opposition candidate Henrique Capriles.

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    Supporters of Hugo Chavez perform a mock funeral for opposition candidate Henrique Capriles as they celebrate in downtown Caracas on Oct. 7, 2012.

    By NBC News staff and wire reports — President Hugo Chavez scored a comfortable election victory that could extend his rule to 20 years and vowed to deepen his self-styled socialist revolution after a bitterly fought race against a youthful rival who has galvanized Venezuela's opposition.

    Slideshow: Hugo Chavez through the years

    "Truthfully, this has been the perfect battle, a democratic battle," Chavez thundered from the balcony of the presidential palace on Sunday, waving a replica of the sword of independence hero Simon Bolivar. "Venezuela will continue along the path of democratic and Bolivarian socialism of the 21st century." Read the full story.

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  • 7
    Oct
    2012
    5:20pm, EDT

    Fate of Hugo Chavez's presidency lies in hands of Venezuelan voters

    Rodrigo Arangua / AFP - Getty Images

    People line up to cast their vote at a polling station in Caracas on Oct. 7. Venezuelans went to the polls Sunday in the toughest election President Hugo Chavez has faced in almost 14 years in power after fresh-faced rival Henrique Capriles electrified the opposition.

    Rodrigo Abd / AP

    Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez arrives to a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, on Oct. 7.

    Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

    Venezuela's opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles is mobbed by supporters after he voted in the presidential election pitting him against President Hugo Chavez, in Caracas on Oct. 7.

    Slideshow: Hugo Chavez through the years

    The life of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez from his rise as a lieutenant colonel after his failed coup attempt in 1992.

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    NBC News staff and wire services -- As Venezuelans streamed to the polls, President Hugo Chavez said Sunday he will accept the results of the country's election, whether he wins or loses.

    "We'll respect the results, whatever they are," he told reporters after casting his vote in Caracas. He also said voters were turning out in massive numbers in Sunday's election.   

    The Venezuelan leader is running against opposition leader Henrique Capriles in a vote widely viewed as the toughest electoral challenge of Chavez's nearly 14-year-old presidency.  Chavez was greeted at the polling center by American actor Danny Glover and Guatemalan Nobel Peace Prize laureate Rigoberta Menchu.

    The vote is an all-or-nothing contest between two camps that deeply distrust each other and question whether the other side will respect the results of the election. The stakes couldn't be higher. 

    If Chavez wins, he will have a free hand to dominate Venezuela for six more years on top of the 14 years he has already been in office, letting him push for an even bigger state role in the economy and cement his legacy.

    Continue reading.

    Sharon Steinmann / AP

    A man and woman ride a motorcycle decorated with a Venezuelan flag near a polling station during the presidential election in the 23 de Enero neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, on Oct. 7.

    Jorge Silva / Reuters

    Venezuelan presidential honor guards line up before casting their vote during the presidential elections in Caracas on Oct. 7.

    Ramon Espinosa / AP

    People wait to vote in the presidential election at a polling station in Caracas, Venezuela, on Oct. 7. President Hugo Chavez is running against opposition candidate Henrique Capriles.

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  • 6
    Oct
    2012
    8:22pm, EDT

    Hugo Chavez election propaganda fill Caracas streets

    Ramon Espinosa / AP

    A giant inflatable doll representing President Hugo Chavez stands on top of a building in Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 6. Chavez is running for re-election against opposition leader Henrique Capriles in Sunday's presidential election.

    Ramon Espinosa / AP

    Election campaign posters of President Hugo Chavez hang by dolls on display outside the doll collector's home in downtown Caracas, Oct. 6.

    Rodrigo Abd / AP

    A man reads a newspaper inside his home, where supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez painted a mural of Chavez's eyes, on the outer wall in Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 5.

    Jorge Silva / Reuters

    A soldier stands near a door next to a campaign mural of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Caracas, Oct. 6.

    Venezuelans will head to the polls Sunday to vote in their country's presidential election, deciding on whether to keep Hugo Chavez or vote for opposition rival Henrique Capriles. While most polls indicate a clear win for Chavez, others have shown Capriles narrowing the gap. Chavez is seeking a new six-year term as he marks his 14th year in power. 

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    A woman looks out a bus window spray painted with the last name of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, in Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 5.

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    The life of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez from his rise as a lieutenant colonel after his failed coup attempt in 1992.

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  • 3
    Oct
    2012
    10:18pm, EDT

    With just days left, candidates make final appeals ahead of Venezuela's election

    Rodrigo Abd / AP

    Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez delivers a speech during a campaign rally in Valencia, Venezuela, Wednesday, Oct. 3. Chavez is running for re-election against opposition candidate Henrique Capriles in presidential elections to be held on Oct . 7.

    Isaac Urrutia / Reuters

    Venezuela's opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles talks to supporters during a campaign rally in Maracaibo, in the state of Zulia, Oct. 3.

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    Slideshow: Hugo Chavez through the years

    The life of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez from his rise as a lieutenant colonel after his failed coup attempt in 1992.

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    What is with the Hugo Chavez slideshow? NBC ? Is this guy your hero or something ? "SUPER COMMIE"

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  • 12
    Sep
    2012
    7:20pm, EDT

    Supporters throw stones in Venezuela pre-election clash

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    A supporter of opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles hurls stones at supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, not seen, who were hurling stones back, before an opposition campaign event started at the International airport in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Sept. 12, 2012.

    Reuters reports — Rival supporters in Venezuela's presidential election fought and threw stones on Wednesday before a campaign stop by opposition leader Henrique Capriles less than a month before an October 7 vote. Full story…

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez hurl stones at supporters of opposition candidate Henrique Capriles, who were hurling stones back, before an opposition campaign event at the International airport in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Sept. 12.

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    A motorcycle burns outside the International airport during clashes in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Sept. 12.

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    As an American that actually has LIVED in Venezuela, this article infuriates me. It has not mentioned: - the DEATH THREATS by Pro Chavez Supporters - Damage to Capriles' Election Offices throughout the Country - "Mysterious"Power outages that have "coincidentally occurred" before Pro Capriles Speec …

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  • 27
    Jul
    2012
    6:29am, EDT

    Hugo Chavez sings at election rally

    Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

    Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, center, sings during an election rally in Caracas on July 26, 2012.

    Chavez says his opponent, Romney share agenda

    Chavez unveils 3D image of hero Simon Bolivar

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  • 29
    Jul
    2011
    5:04am, EDT

    Jorge Silva / Reuters

    Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dances with his granddaughter Gabriela on a balcony as he celebrates his 57th birthday in Caracas on July 28.

    Feeling 'reborn', ailing Hugo Chavez dances on his birthday

    Reuters reports from CARACAS:

    Looking stronger after cancer treatment, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said on Thursday he felt reborn, phoenix-like, on his 57th birthday, in a sign the socialist believes he is overcoming his illness.

    "I've arrived at 57 being reborn, a new life, my eternal return," said Chavez, who opponents accuse of having messianic tendencies. Continue reading.

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  • 4
    Jul
    2011
    7:23pm, EDT

    Venezuela's Chavez makes surprise return after medical treatment

    Juan Barreto / AFP - Getty Images

    Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (C) embraces his daughters Maria (L) and Rosa at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas on July 4. Chavez returned to Venezuela Monday after spending three weeks in Cuba, where he had a cancerous tumor extirpated.

     

    After a weeks-long absence in Cuba, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez returned to his country by plane before dawn on Monday. AP reports:

    He went to Cuba on June 8 for what ostensibly was a previously scheduled visit. Chavez has said he underwent an initial operation June 11 to have a pelvic abscess removed.

    After an 18-day silence, a video was shown Thursday in which a thinner, visibly weakened Chavez said he had undergone a second surgery to remove a cancerous, abscessed tumor.

    Uncertainty continues to swirl around his prognosis and the impact it could have on his grip on power.

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  • 1
    Jul
    2011
    6:46am, EDT

    Cubadebate / Estudios Revolucion via AP

    In this photo released by the state-controlled Cubadebate website, Fidel Castro, left, and Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez look at the June 28 edition of the Granma state newspaper in an unknown location in Havana. Chavez underwent surgery in Cuba on June 10.

    Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro check the sports scores

    By David R Arnott, NBC News

    If you're an ailing leader and you need to prove you're still around, the old trick of holding up today's paper is still the most effective technique.

    Read the latest news on Chavez's health in our story: Venezuelans stunned by Chavez cancer revelation.

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