Hugo Chávez
Hugo Chávez was a Venezuelan military officer and politician who served as the President of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013. His administration is noted for its socialist reforms and significant increase in oil revenues, but also faced criticism for its handling of inflation and the economy, particularly in the later years of his presidency.
Born on Jul 28, 1954 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Venezuela | 35 | 4.06 | 2.23% | +40% | 28,435,943 | 885,799 | $48,000 | 1,495$ |
| Colombia | 4 | 4.25 | 0.17% | +10% | 50,882,884 | 94,347 | $350,000 | 649$ |
| Spain | 4 | 3.25 | 0.15% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 75,136 | $1,400,000 | 2,250$ |
| Nicaragua | 4 | 5.50 | 0.78% | +10% | 6,624,554 | 57,041 | $14,000 | 121$ |
| Liechtenstein | 3 | 2.33 | 0.11% | +20% | 38,137 | 51 | $6,900 | 9$ |
| Argentina | 3 | 3.33 | 0.13% | +10% | 45,195,774 | 62,693 | $450,000 | 624$ |
| Guatemala | 2 | 4.00 | 0.14% | +10% | 17,915,568 | 26,849 | $82,000 | 123$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,178 | $62,000 | 39$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,382 | $2,700,000 | 731$ |
| Peru | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 12,485 | $230,000 | 87$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,308 | $54,000 | 36$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 3,495 | $38,000 | 19$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,634 | $108,000 | 47$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,112 | $700,000 | 494$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,009 | $240,000 | 141$ |
| Totals | 63 | 348,900,272 | 1,261,519 | $6,482,900 | 6,865$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Venezuela:
Hugo Chávez is noted for his insurrection that could have been avoided.
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Argentina:
Hugo Chávez is quoted regarding the patriotic gesture of placing a hand over the heart during the anthem.
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Ecuador:
Hugo Chávez was a driving force behind the creation of Unasur.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Chávez was a key figure in the establishment of Unasur.
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Switzerland:
Hugo Chávez is referenced in the context of leaders who have used state power to suppress opposition.
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Nicaragua:
Hugo Chávez visited Nicaragua and stopped by LA PRENSA during his trip.
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Venezuela:
Hugo Chávez was the leader of the revolution and is remembered for his proposals that were rejected by the people.
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Peru:
Hugo Chávez led the Venezuelan dictatorship and is referenced for his authoritarian style.
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Nicaragua:
Chávez was mentioned as the former president whose policies led to significant changes in Venezuela's oil production.
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Portugal:
Maduro mentioned the former President Hugo Chávez in his remarks about the Venezuelan people.
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