Hugo Chávez
Venezuelan politician and president
Born
July 28th, 1954
70 years ago
Died
March 5th, 2013
12 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Venezuela
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A Venezuelan colonel and politician served as President of Venezuela from 1999 until death in 2013. Chávez founded the United Socialist Party of Venezuela and promoted a political movement called 'Bolivarianism', which sought to establish a socialist state. His presidency was characterized by significant social programs aimed at reducing poverty and increasing literacy, funded by the country's oil revenues. Chávez was a prominent figure in Latin American politics and developed close relationships with countries such as Cuba and Bolivia. He implemented numerous reforms in health care, education, and housing, which drew both support and criticism domestically and internationally.
Served as President of Venezuela
Founded the United Socialist Party of Venezuela
Implemented significant social programs
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