Hugo Chavez

Elections
Who are the Venezuelans still backing Nicolás Maduro?
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A woman simulates her vote as Venezuela's National Electoral Council presents the technology platform for parliamentary elections in Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 9, 2020. 
Critical State
Getting at the vote: Part II
Red stencil of eyes on a turquoise blue background.
Global Politics
Chávez’s revolutionaries caught between legacy and change in Venezuela
Maduro waves in front of a white flag
Global Politics
Former chief of staff: Maduro is ‘focused on consolidating his power’
Cutouts depicting images of oil operations
Economics
Why Venezuela’s oil money could keep undermining its economy and democracy
Venezuelans walk past a wall painted with the face of then presidential candidate Hugo Chávez. The leftist military leader tapped into a wave of discontent in the country with falling living standards and corrupt public institutions, December 1998.
Venezuela was once the richest, most stable, democracy in Latin America. What happened?
Venezuela President Maduro in blue suit holds his hands out and speaks at news conference.
Global Politics
Venezuelans fear ‘Fatherland Card’ may be a new form of social control
Chinese President Xi Jinping walks next to Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in front of a row of Chinese troops
Venezuela’s new ‘fatherland’ ID card, created with China’s ZTE, helps create social control
Daniel Ortega speaks in front of a huge picture of Hugo Chavez
Global Politics
Venezuelan oil fueled the rise and fall of Nicaragua’s Ortega regime
The corporate logo of the state oil company PDVSA is seen at a gas station in Caracas,
Economics
Understaffed and overextended: How Venezuela’s oil industry fell apart
Obama_Venezuela
Global Politics
Citing human rights violations, Obama freezes assets of Venezuelan officials
Supporters of Caracas mayor Antonio Ledezma gather to protest his arrest by President Nicolas Maduro. The banner reads: "Freedom to Ledezma. No more political prisoners".
Justice
The arrest of Caracas’ mayor stuns and angers Venezuelans
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado reacts after inhaling tear gas after she tried to take a seat at the national assembly in Caracas April 1, 2014.
Global Politics
A prominent Venezuelan opposition leader has vowed to challenge her ouster from the National Assembly
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado reacts after inhaling tear gas after she tried to take a seat at the national assembly in Caracas April 1, 2014.
Global Politics
A prominent Venezuelan opposition leader has vowed to challenge her ouster from the National Assembly
Conflict & Justice
Student activists emerge as leaders in Venezuela’s ongoing protests
Conflict & Justice
Student activists emerge as leaders in Venezuela’s ongoing protests
Anti-government protesters shout during a protest against Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas March 3, 2014.
Global Politics
One year after Hugo Chavez, his successor and Venezuela are struggling
An opposition supporter sits on a wall as protesters block a street at Altamira square in Caracas February 20, 2014.
Conflict & Justice
Anti-government rallies in Venezuela gain steam and support
Jose Luis Farrera (with his sons) runs a newsstand in Venezuela. But business is down, because he can't get enough newspapers.
Business, Economics and Jobs
First toilet paper, now Venezuela is running out of newsprint
No new cars at this Nissan dealership in Caracas, Venezuela.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Why it’s almost impossible to buy a new car in oil-rich Venezuela
Supplies of food and other basic products have been patchy in recent months in Caracas, Venezuela. The situation has spawned jokes among Venezuelans, particularly over the lack of toilet paper.
Business, Economics and Jobs
In Venezuela, ‘la revolucion’ has turned into ‘la crisis’
Global Politics
Deceased Chavez looms large in upcoming Venezuelan presidential election
Global Politics
Hugo Chavez, Venezuelan strongman, dies of cancer in Caracas
Global Politics
Ecuador’s media under fire as powerful president appears set for third term
Global Politics
Uncertainty regarding Chavez leaves Venezuelan expatriates with questions
Global Politics
Chavez vows deeper socialist revolution after winning third term
Global Politics
Venezuelan Presidential candidates looking across the border for votes
Global Politics
Powerful challenger set to take on Chavez in Venezuelan presidential election
Global Politics
Venezuelan opposition parties organizing joint effort to oust Chavez
US stance on coup in Honduras
Conflict & Justice
Nicolas Maduro wins Venezuelan Election by a Narrow Margin
Global Politics
Venezuelans Chart Post-Chavez Future in Sunday Vote
Business, Economics and Jobs
Venezuela’s Globovision on the Block
Conflict & Justice
Why Crime is on the Rise in Venezuela
Arts, Culture & Media
Venezuela’s 30-Day Presidential Campaign
Global Politics
Late Hugo Chavez Dominates Venezuela Snap Election
Global Politics
Embalming El Commandante: How Hugo Chavez Will Get the Lenin Treatment
Global Politics
Patrick Duddy, Former Ambassador to Venezuela, Discusses Hugo Chavez
Conflict & Justice
A Venezuelan Expat in US Reacts to Death of Chavez
Conflict & Justice
What is the Chavismo Ideology Without Chavez?
Global Politics
Emotional Crowds Gather in Caracas to Mourn Hugo Chavez
Chavez’s Death Leaves A Divided Venezuela
Global Politics
Venezuela Announces Return of Ailing Hugo Chavez
Arts, Culture & Media
Why Correa’s Third Term Could Mean More Trouble for Ecuador’s Media
Arts, Culture & Media
Uncertainty in Caracas Weighs on Venezuelans in the US
Conflict & Justice
Venezuelan Supreme Court Approves the Postponing of Hugo Chavez’s Inauguration
Global Politics
In Venezuela, Concern for the Health of President Hugo Chavez and Questions About Succession
Conflict & Justice
The Year Ahead in Latin America
Global Politics
As Hugo Chavez Undergoes Cancer Surgery, talks of Succession in Venezuela
Global Politics
What a Chavez Re-Election Means for the US
Global Politics
Chavez Wins Fourth Term in Venezuela
Conflict & Justice
Venezuela Goes to the Polls
Global Politics
With Miami Consulate Closed Venezuelan Ex-Pats Head to New Orleans to Vote
Conflict & Justice
Venezuela’s Cross Border Vote for President
Geo Quiz
Hometown of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez
Global Politics
Venezuela Vote: Henrique Capriles to Challenge Hugo Chavez
Conflict & Justice
Venezuela Opposition Parties Holding Primary in Challenge to Hugo Chavez
Global Politics
Venezuelans Getting Political in Florida
Global Politics
Chavez’s Housing Crunch
Arts, Culture & Media
Caracas Band La Vida Boheme Pays Tribute to Radio Capital