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About Hugo Chávez
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Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías (pronounced [ˈuɰo rafaˈel ˈtʃaβ̞es ˈfɾias]) (born July 28, 1954) is the current President of Venezuela. As the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, Chávez promotes a political doctrine of democratic socialism and Latin American integration. Full Article
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez seen during a ceremony commemorating the first anniversary of the launching of Venezuela's 'Simon Bolivar' communications satellite, in Caracas, on October 29, 2009.
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In this image released by Miraflores Press Office, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, speaks with US actor Sean Penn during a meeting at Miraflores palace in Caracas, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009.
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Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, sings as Bolivia's President Evo Morales looks on during the closing ceremony of the VII ALBA Summit in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.
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Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez (R) shakes hands with Ecuador's President Rafael Correa during a news conference in Caracas October 7, 2009. The leaders discussed the existing energy and oil bilateral agreements and are expected to sign new deals.
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (C-R), and his Ecuadorean counterpart, Rafael Correa, (C-L) are seen amid reporters during a conference in Caracas on October 7, 2009.
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Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa (C), waves while he walks to meet his Venezuelan counterpart, Hugo Chavez (not pictured), during a conference in Caracas on October 7, 2009.
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Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Nicolas Maduro (R), speaks to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (C), while Ecuadorean President , Rafael Correa, smiles during a conference in Caracas on October 7, 2009.
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (R), listens to his Ecuadorean counterpart, Rafael Correa, during a conference in Caracas on October 7, 2009.
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (R), greets his Ecuadorean counterpart, Rafael Correa, during a conference in Caracas on October 7, 2009.
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (R), greets his Ecuadorean counterpart, Rafael Correa, during a conference in Caracas on October 7, 2009.
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Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (L) and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sit in a car in Porlamar, Margarita Island, in northwestern Venezuela, on September 28, 2009.
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Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (L) and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (2-L), greet sympathizers in Porlamar, Margarita Island, in northwestern Venezuela, on September 28, 2009.
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Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (L) and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, greet sympathizers in Porlamar, Margarita Island, in northwestern Venezuela, on September 28, 2009.
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (R) decorates Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi with the Order of the Liberator, the nation's highest honour, in Porlamar, Margarita Island, in northwestern Venezuela, on September 28, 2009.
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Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (L), raises the arm of a boy held by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (R), during a ceremony in which he was decorated with the Order of the Liberator, the nation's highest honour, in Porlamar, Margarita Island, in northwestern Venezuela, on September 28, 20...
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (R) gestures next to Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (L), after decorating him with the Order of the Liberator, the nation's highest honour, in Porlamar, Margarita Island, in northwestern Venezuela, on September 28, 2009.
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Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (L) and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (2-L), greet sympathizers in Porlamar, Margarita Island, in northwestern Venezuela, on September 28, 2009.
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Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (L) and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, greet sympathizers in Porlamar, Margarita Island, in northwestern Venezuela, on September 28, 2009.
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Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (L) kisses a girl held by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (R), during the ceremony in which he was presented with the Order of the Liberator, the nation's highest honour, in Porlamar, Margarita Island, in northwestern Venezuela, on September 28, 2009.
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In this image released by Miraflores Press Office, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, speaks with US actor Sean Penn during a meeting at Miraflores palace in Caracas, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009.
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I defend him. It doesn't matter to me what they say tomorrow in Europe
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Controlling what we think is not solely a matter of controlling what we know – it is also about influencing who we respect and who we find ridiculous. Western leaders are typically reported without adjectives preceding their names... The leader of Venezuela, by contrast, is ‘controversial left-wing pres...
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I would go to war with Colombia in tears, but it is not in our hands to do it or not to do it. It's not even Colombia, it's the North American empire
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Obama seems to have a 'czar' for everything and too many wield power with zero congressional and public accountability. And considering the radical views of 'czars' like Mark Lloyd, the more information the American people can get on them the better. Do we really want a race-baiting promoter of Hugo Cha...
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I would go to war with Colombia in tears, but it is not in our hands to do it or not to do it. It's not even Colombia, it's the North American empire
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he wants to prevent Curacao from being dragged into what he predicts will be a future war between the US and Venezuela. The US has a number of military bases in Colombia, and Mr Wiels claims the country is intent on a confrontation with Venezuela's leftwing President Hugo Chavez.
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The U.S. government is the champion of cynicism ... Venezuela’s sovereignty is not up for discussion, nor will it be negotiated with any other country.
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President Obama to act like Venezuelan strong man Hugo Chavez
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We've condemned the war pact between the governments of Uribe and Obama
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If (critical of Hugo Chavez Venezuelan station) RCTV were broadcasting in the United States, its license would have been revoked years ago. In fact its owners would likely have been tried for criminal offenses, including treason.
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we will protect our own border, as Brazil protects its own border ... we will not accept a foreign force taking care of our frontier, Colombia can take care of its own.
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How the Obama administration outmaneuvered Hugo Chavez
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Don’t make the mistake, President Obama, of ordering an overt aggression against Venezuela utilizing Colombia
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Five months ago, our President Hugo Chavez announced the glorious news (of the nationalization) that would benefit the town, but some (PDVSA) managers have contradicted it
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Don't make a mistake, Mr. Obama, by ordering an attack against Venezuela by way of Colombia
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The evidence linking Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez to the FARC and Hezbollah – two of the most dangerous terrorist organizations, responsible for many bombings, kidnappings, killings and drug trafficking – is overwhelming
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Iran is attacked like us by the empire ... We are accused of exporting terrorism, but they are the killers.
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If our friends in Latin America like Colombia become convinced that we are turning our back on them, they may feel compelled to become more accommodative to Hugo Chavez.
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One must speak with love and therefore I say to (US) president (Barack) Obama: don’t make a mistake and order an open attack on Venezuela using Colombia
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Look a rule of thumb here is whenever you find yourself on the side of Hugo Chavez, Daniel Ortega and the Castro twins you ought to re-examine your assumptions.
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Swine flu hasn't gone away... It was detected in an indigenous community ... It's under control now.
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What happens in Honduras may one day be seen as either the high-water mark of Hugo Chavez's attempt to undermine democracy in this hemisphere or as a green light to the spread of Chavista authoritarianism
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I spoke with him on his birthday ... Rumors are circulating that Fidel Castro has died [but] Fidel is producing, he is writing.
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This is about trying to stymie the Obama administration's efforts in Latin America and the Republicans’ obsession with Hugo Chavez and their concern about his expanding influence in the region
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From the moral, economic and political point of view ... I already consider Venezuela territory of Mercosur.
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