Foreign policy of the Hugo Chávez government

Anti-government protesters shout during a protest against Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas March 3, 2014.

One year after Hugo Chavez, his successor and Venezuela are struggling

Global Politics

Hugo Chavez was a larger-than-life political figure who served as Venezuela’s president for 14 years, keeping a lid on protests and a difficult economy. His successor Nicolas Maduro has had anything but a smooth reign and Venezuela is now being compared to tumultuous counties like Syria and Ukraine.Hugo Chavez was a larger-than-life political figure who served as Venezuela’s president for 14 years, keeping a lid on protests and a difficult economy. His successor Nicolas Maduro has had anything but a smooth reign and Venezuela is now being compared to tumultuous counties like Syria and Ukraine.

Hugo Chavez, Venezuelan strongman, dies of cancer in Caracas

Global Politics

Hugo Chavez and the Vatican

Global Politics

Among World Leaders in Attendance at Hugo Chavez’s Funeral, Iran’s Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Global Politics

Emotional Crowds Gather in Caracas to Mourn Hugo Chavez

Global Politics

Author Rory Carroll Reflects on Hugo Chavez’s Political Rule in ‘Comandante’

Arts, Culture & Media

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died after a two-year battle with cancer. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Rory Carroll, former Latin American bureau chief for Britain’s Guardian newspaper, about the man who dominated Venezuela for the past 14 years.

Venezuela Announces Return of Ailing Hugo Chavez

Global Politics

The government of Venezuela says ailing president Hugo Chavez has returned to his country from Cuba. Anchor Katy Clark speaks with blogger Francisco Toro sabout what the return could mean for Venezuela.

Venezuelan Supreme Court Approves the Postponing of Hugo Chavez’s Inauguration

Conflict & Justice

The Venezuelan Supreme Court has decided to give ailing president Hugo Chavez as much time as he needs to recover. The BBC’s Sarah Grainger in Caracas said it’s not clear whether a new election will be scheduled in the near future.

Venezuela’s Cross Border Vote for President

Conflict & Justice

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is seeking another six-year term, and he’s facing a serious challenge from Henrique Capriles. Both candidates are doing last-minute campaigning across the border in Colombia to try to pick up votes for Sunday’s election.

The World

Venezuelans Getting Political in Florida

Global Politics

The Republican presidential candidates are trying to woo Florida’s Hispanic voters this week. That includes native Venezuelans, an up-and-coming group of Florida voters.