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Hugo Chavez, fiery Venezuelan leader, dies at 58

Hugo Chavez

President Hugo Chavez, the fiery populist who declared a socialist revolution in Venezuela, crusaded against U.S. influence and championed a leftist revival across Latin America, died Tuesday at age 58 after a nearly two-year bout with cancer.

 

Obama offers partnership, humor to neighbors

Obama offers partnership, humor to neighbors

With modesty and a touch of humor, President Barack Obama extended a hand to America's hemispheric neighbors and offered a Cold War foe the hope of a "new beginning."

 

Venezuela's Chavez calls Obama 'ignorant'

Venezuela's Chavez calls Obama 'ignorant'

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday called President Obama "ignorant," saying he has a lot to learn about Latin America.

 

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