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

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

 


 
 

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