Tana Giraldo, ’14 On March 5, 2013 the world watched in disbelief and shock as news emerged reporting the death of Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, after his two year battle with cancer. Famous for his socialist policies, charismatic character, and strong personality, Chavez’s death suddenly put the future of this oil-rich nation in Latin America […]
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Kara VanBlargan, ‘15 The world was struck on March 5th by the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who had been fighting cancer for two years. Before his death, Chavez named vice president Nicolas Maduro as successor, yet that appointment is in direct violation of the Venezuelan constitution. Chavez’s health problems prevented him from being […]
