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Chavez Takes Office
Takes office after winning 1998 election -
Re-election
Chavez is Re-elected under new constitution for a six-year term -
Comeback
Abortive coup. Chavez returns to power after two days -
Victory
Chavez wins recall referendum on whether he should serve out rest of his term -
Re-election (again)
Chavez wins another six-year term with 63% -
A Minor Set Back
Chavez loses constitutional referendum which included proposal to allow the president to run indefinitely for office -
More Chavez
Chavez wins referendum that lifts term limits on elected officials -
Majority Rules
Chavez party wins majority in National Assembly elections but opposition gets some 40% of seats -
Health Issues
Chavez reveals he is being treated for cancer -
Chemo
Chavez undergoes further operation in Cuba -
Re-election (again again)
Chavez is Re-elected for further six-year term -
Death Of Chavez
Hugo Chavez dies of cancer