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Venezuela: Adios Presidente!
06/03/2013 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Venezuela: Adios Presidente!

The charismatic autocrat Hugo Chavez dies of cancer at the age of 58. In this programme we look back at the Venezuelan president’s life and his self-styled Socialist revolution. Next, Brazilian troops take on violent drug gangs in a bid to get Rio de Janeiro ready for the World Cup and the Olympics. Finally, we bring you a report from Colorado, where residents have voted to legalise cannabis.
After Chavez, what future for ‘petro-socialism’?
06/03/2013 - VENEZUELA

After Chavez, what future for ‘petro-socialism’?

The recent passing of Venezuela's firebrand president Hugo Chavez raises questions over the future of the oil-fuelled socialist programmes that underscored his "Bolivarian revolution".
Thousands mourn as Chavez funeral procession begins
06/03/2013 - VENEZUELA

Thousands mourn as Chavez funeral procession begins

The funeral procession for deceased Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez began in the streets of Caracas on Wednesday, where mourners gathered en masse to pay last respects. Chavez died on Tuesday aged 58 after a long battle with cancer.
FRANCE 24's interview with Hugo Chavez
06/03/2013 - FRANCE 24 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

FRANCE 24's interview with Hugo Chavez

In a 2007 interview with FRANCE 24 correspondents Pascale Mariani and Roméo Langlois in Colombia, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez never missed an opportunity for controversy, whether discussing the FARC, socialism or relations with the US.
Venezuelan capital a ‘ghost city’ after Chavez death
06/03/2013 - VENEZUELA

Venezuelan capital a ‘ghost city’ after Chavez death

The streets of the Venezuelan capital Caracas were largely empty on Wednesday as stunned and wary Venezuelans mourned the passing of President Hugo Chavez. The government has called for seven days of national mourning.
Hugo Chavez’s legacy: print and online media reaction
06/03/2013 - IN THE PAPERS - SPECIAL EDITION

Hugo Chavez’s legacy: print and online media reaction

In this special edition of the France 24 Press Review, we look at all the newspaper and online comment to the death of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. He passed away on Tuesday at the age of 58 following a battle with cancer.
Venezuela mourns death of President Chavez
06/03/2013 - VENEZUELA

Venezuela mourns death of President Chavez

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez died Tuesday following a prolonged battle with cancer, leaving behind a country in political uncertainty. Chavez had named Vice President Nicolas Maduro as his successor but the constitution calls for a snap election.
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Latin American leaders praise Chavez
06/03/2013 - VENEZUELA

Latin American leaders praise Chavez

Left-leaning allies of Venezuela's late President Hugo Chavez, from Bolivia’s Evo Morales to Ecuador’s Rafael Correa, saluted his influence across the continent while US and Canadian leaders said they hoped his death would open a new era.
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Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's firebrand president, dies at 58
06/03/2013 - VENEZUELA

Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's firebrand president, dies at 58

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez died of cancer on Tuesday, ending 14 years of rule by the Socialist firebrand. Chavez had named Vice President Nicolas Maduro as his successor but the constitution calls for a snap election.
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Venezuela expels US military officials for espionage
05/03/2013 - Venezuela

Venezuela expels US military officials for espionage

Two American Air Force officials with the US embassy in Caracas have been expelled from the country Tuesday after being accused of seeking out military officials to propose 'destabilization projects', says Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro.
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