The inside story of Hugo Chavez's rule and complex legacy
Few leaders in our time have been as divisive and enigmatic as the late Hugo Chavez. In "Comandante," acclaimed journalist Rory Carroll tells the inside story of Chavez's life, his time as Venezuela's president, and his legacy. Based on [...]
Hugo Chavez was a true phenomenon. On his death in March 2013 tens of thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets and honoured a seven-day period of national mourning. Chavez has been compared to Napoleon, Nasser, Peron and Castro but the truth is there has never been a leader like him. He was demo[...]
Hugo Chavez was a true phenomenon, a democratically elected leader whose revolutionary aspirations made him a symbol of hope and freedom for his people. Hero to some and despot to others, he remains as divisive in death as during his fourteen year rule.[...]
In the aftermath of Hugo Chavez's death, the inside story of his life, his Venezuela, and his legacy.
Hugo Chavez was a phenomenon. He has been compared to Napoleon, Nasser, Peron, and Castro, but the truth is there has never been a leader like him. He was democratically elected, reigned like a[...]