Hugo chávez (02 04 2010)

Hugo Chavez

By hjones22

  • Hugo Chavez's Birth

    Hugo Chavez's Birth
    Hugo Chavez was born July 28. The year he was born was 1954. Hugo’s location during birth was Sabaneta,Barinas, Venezuela.

  • Military Academy

    Military Academy
    In 1971 Hugo Chavez entered the venezuelan Military Academy, located in Caracas. Not because he wanted to be in the military, but because he wanted to be a professional baseball player. The academy had good baseball coaches that could help him to succeed.

  • Hugo Chavez's School Career

    Hugo Chavez's School Career
    In 1975 Hugo Chavez barely graduated. He was a poor and a not very smart student. However, he ultimately graduated near the bottom of his class.

  • Hugo Chavez and his Brother

    Hugo Chavez and his Brother
    In 1977 Hugo Chavez was ready to leave the army. This is because he discovered something. He discovered that his brother, adan was secretly working with the insurgents.

  • Bolivarian Movement

    Bolivarian Movement
    In 1982 Hugo Chavez and some fellow military officers secretly formed the bolivarian movement 200. They did this to spread the insurgents revolutionary within the military. The main goal was to take power.

  • The Vote to Accepy Hugo Chavez

    The Vote to Accepy Hugo Chavez
    In december 15, 1999 Venezuelans vote to accept Chavez-backed constitution. It eliminates Senate, changes country's name to Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, and lengthens presidential term from five years to six, clearing the way for Chavez to stay in office as long as 13 years.

  • Hugo Chavez's Arrest

    Hugo Chavez's Arrest
    April 11, 2002 Gunfire erupts as protesters demanding president's resignation march toward presidential palace. This killed 19 people. That spurs revolt by generals who arrest Chavez.

  • Signed Agreement with Castro

    Signed Agreement with Castro
    In December 14, 2004 Chavez and Castro sign an agreement deepening cooperation between Venezuela and Cuba. Pact evolves into leftist ALBA bloc as other Latin America. Also Caribbean nations join.

  • Patrick Duddy

    Patrick Duddy
    In September 12, 2008 Orders US ambassador to leave Venezuela. Accusing him of conspiring against government. Patrick Duddy later returns to finish his assignment, but Venezuelan and US officials fail to agree on replacement.

  • Surgery Recover

    Surgery Recover
    In June 12, 2011 Telephones state television in Venezuela from Cuba. Saying he is recovering from surgery. His silence and seclusion following call prompts he could be suffering severe illness.

  • Illness has Returned

    Illness has Returned
    In December 9, 2012 Announces that his cancer has returned and that he needs surgery again. Also says for the first time that if he is unable to stay on as president. Vice President Nicolas Maduro should take his place and should be elected president.

  • Hugo Chavez gets a Respitory Infection

    Hugo Chavez gets a Respitory Infection
    In December 18, 2012 Venezuelan government reports that Chavez has a respiratory infection but says it has been controlled. Sources say He is said to be in stable condition. They also said he should be able to recover soon.

  • The Death Of Hugo Chavez

    The Death Of Hugo Chavez
    In March 5, 2013 Government announces the death of Hugo Chavez. Hugo died in Caracas Venezuela at age 58. Sources say that Hugo Chavez died of a massive heart attack after great suffering.