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Chavez laid to rest after final tour of Caracas
Late president Hugo Chavez was laid to rest at the headquarters of his failed 1992 coup attempt on Friday, a month before smap elections to pick his successor.
Sat Mar 16 2013
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Venezuela sets first post-Chavez election for April 14
Venezuelan political parties begin registering candidates Sunday for a snap election on April 14, setting the stage for a bruising campaign to succeed the late president Hugo Chavez.
Sun Mar 10 2013
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Venezuela sets first post-Chavez election for April 14
Venezuela announced Saturday that it will hold a presidential election to succeed late leader Hugo Chavez on April 14 after his political heir took office in a move the opposition rejects.
Sat Mar 09 2013
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Venezuela to embalm Chavez 'like Lenin'
Venezuelans flocked to see president Hugo Chavez lying in state, as his political heir revealed he would be embalmed "like Lenin" and displayed in the barracks where he plotted a failed coup.
Fri Mar 08 2013
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Venezuelan bid farewell to their favourite president, Hugo Chavez
Venezuelan bid farewell to their dead president, Hugo Chavez who passed away yesterday.
Wed Mar 06 2013
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US wants a "constructive" future relationship
USA was interested in a "constructive" future relationship with Venezuela after the death of President Hugo Chavez, a longtime American foe.
Tue Mar 05 2013
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Chavez working during chemotherapy
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is still in charge and mulling political, social and economic policies even as he receives a new round of chemotherapy.
Sun Mar 03 2013
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Chavez 'battling' for his life: VP
Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday that President Hugo Chavez was fighting for his life in a Caracas military hospital.
Fri Mar 01 2013
Chavez congratulates Castro for re-election
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who is convalescing in a Caracas hospital, issued a statement Monday congratulating President Raul Castro for his re-election to a final five-year term.
Tue Feb 26 2013
Chavez 'working' from hospital, says aide
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez can work on government issues and is "very energetic" despite being hospitalised, a top aide said.
Sun Feb 24 2013
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Chavez supporters rejoice after first photos release
Supporters of President Hugo Chavez displayed new confidence Saturday after the government released the first post-surgical photos of the ailing Venezuelan leader.
Sat Feb 16 2013
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Venezuela's Chavez in 'new' recovery phase
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has entered "a new phase" in his recovery from a fourth cancer surgery at a hospital in Cuba, Vice President Nicolas Maduro said Friday.
Sat Feb 02 2013
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Chavez receiving "complementary treatment"
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has entered the phase of "complementary treatment" following his cancer surgery in December in Cuba, Vice President Nicolas Maduro announced.
Sat Jan 26 2013
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Chavez making progress, tough battle ahead
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is making progress in his recovery from cancer surgery, but faces a tough battle ahead, Foreign Minister Elias Jaua said Thursday.
Fri Jan 25 2013
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Chavez getting stronger, entering 'new phase'
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is "gaining strength" and entering a "new phase" of cancer treatment in Cuba, his anointed political heir said Sunday, as doubts about his health mount in Caracas.
Sun Jan 20 2013