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Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has from respiratory problems, aged 58. He had been seriously ill with cancer for over a year. There had much speculation over whether or not he would his health to his presidential duties. Venezuelan vice-president Nicolas Maduro the nation on Tuesday evening, telling Venezuelans that Mr Chavez had died, "after a tough illness for nearly two years." Maduro that Chavez's cancer was by foul play. He said: “We have no doubt that Commandant Chavez was with this illness. We don't have a single doubt. The established enemies of our land specifically to harm the health of our leader.”

Hugo Chavez was a highly popular leader in his country who continually the causes and rights of the poor. He significant sums from the country's considerable oil revenues into social welfare programmes. He famous for his fiery speeches, especially those the USA. He made several controversial attacks on then president George W. Bush, whom he a devil. Mr Maduro led a call for Venezuelans to Chavez, saying: “We’re going to , we’re to get past this. Have a lot of courage. Stay strong, be strong. Let his name up. Let’s praise Hugo Chavez." He added: “Those who die for life, can’t be dead.”

 


 
 

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