Hugo Chávez, took over oil production, redistributed land, and provided greater resources for health care, food, and housing for the poor, the elites sought to overthrow him in 2002 failed coup — one U.S supported .. ..…
Since he succeeded the leftist strongman Hugo Chávez in 2013, his mismanagement, cronyism and corruption, exacerbated by the drop in the price of oil, Venezuela’s dominant source of revenue, have brought the country to ruin. … The Trump administration is right to support Mr. ..…
A socialist who succeeded Hugo Chávez in 2013, Maduro was sworn in on Jan. 10 for a second six-year term following an election that was criticized internationally as illegitimate. . . ..…
A company spokesman said the recall doesn’t change the shipbuilder’s plan to deliver the vessel, which is called Eternal Commander Hugo Chavez. ..…
While situation beginning with Hugo Chavez's failed attempt to run Venezuela under State Socialist economic plan, combined with corruption planted the seeds of crisis — number of context-laden nuances are necessary to explain how Maduro worsened the problem.. ..…
Many experts believe sanctions and other measures against Maduro will only encourage him to step down, especially if he loses the support of the powerful military, which until now has been mostly loyal to the leftist ruling party founded by late President Hugo Chavez. . ..…
Yes, it is true that U.S. officials are portraying this particular regime-change operation as one of sympathy for the Venezuelan people, who have long suffered economically under the socialist policies of Venezuelan President Maduro as well as his predecessor Hugo Chavez. . ..…
However, the US never stopped meddling in Venezuela’s affairs, and after the free and fair election of Hugo Chávez in 1998 and the subsequent launch of the Bolivarian Revolution, US meddling would reach levels that would shock the conscience of the world. . ..…
The US has been conducting economic warfare practically since Maduro’s predecessor, Hugo Chavez, was first elected in 1998. ..…
“Our late commander, Hugo Chávez made great efforts and restored the historical bonds of our people,” he said, when asked what measures were put into practice in terms of increasing cultural awareness for fighting colonization and preventing the deception caused by US propaganda. . ..…
That was certainly the case back in 2013 when Hugo Chávez died, and Nicolás Maduro succeeded him in power. ..…
Below is a timeline on how Venezuela’s political crisis has evolved since the death of socialist leader Hugo Chavez, against a backdrop of hyperinflationary economic collapse in the OPEC nation. . MARCH 2013: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who won over the country’s..…
The measure lead to a series of protests by opponents of then-president, Hugo Chavez. . ..…
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