The opinions of Mr Chavez both in Venezuela and especially internationally have always been divided but there is no denying that he was a character from whom you wanted to hear what he had to say (even if it took him a long time to say it)
It`s no wonder that Venezuelans are upset, Chavez was their president for 14 years.
Getting his political career going with a failed military coup in 1992, Chavez rose to power rather quickly and was happy to change laws, constitutions to assist him.
Vice-President Maduro (United Socialist Party) is set to assume the presidency until an election is called - within 30 days. His biggest opponent will be Henrique Capriles (who Chavez defeated in October 2012)
Known for some arbitrary commentary, in his memory, here are a few of his absolute gems:
- On capitalism destroying life in Mars: "I have always said, heard, that it would not be strange that there had been civilization on Mars, but maybe capitalism arrived there, imperialism arrived and finished off the planet."
- On former President George Bush: "Yesterday the devil came here. Right here. And it smells of sulfur still today."
- On former UK PM Tony Blair: "You are an imperialist pawn who attempts to curry favour with Danger Bush-Hitler, the number one mass-murderer and assassin there is on this planet. Go straight to hell, Mr Blair."
And my personal favorite.... On Bush: "I nationalized strategic companies and get criticized, but when Bush does it, it`s OK." .... "Bush is turning socialist. How are you, Comrade Bush?)
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