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Famous for his long and expressive speeches, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has been one of the planet´s most recognized political faces. From bold statements regarding foreign policy to nationalizing the country´s biggest companies, his political actions have met both praise and criticism. Health problems forced the leader to disappear from the public eye and undergo a surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, yet Chavez has remained firmly in charge. In order to find out more about Hugo Chavez´s road to the office of Venezuelan President, the ideas and beliefs that define his rule, as well as the leader´s representation in the media read this book.

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