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 (71 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 9 | 3.89 | 0.84% | +10% | 5,094,118 | 47,132 | $62,000 | 574$ |
| Panama | 7 | 5.57 | 0.70% | +30% | 4,314,768 | 39,186 | $76,000 | 690$ |
| Guatemala | 6 | 4.17 | 0.58% | +30% | 17,915,568 | 134,755 | $82,000 | 617$ |
| Colombia | 6 | 4.50 | 0.57% | +30% | 50,882,884 | 376,196 | $350,000 | 2,588$ |
| Spain | 6 | 5.50 | 0.57% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 293,328 | $1,400,000 | 8,783$ |
| Mexico | 5 | 5.40 | 0.78% | +20% | 128,932,753 | 1,201,237 | $1,200,000 | 11,180$ |
| Uruguay | 5 | 4.60 | 0.48% | +20% | 3,473,730 | 20,157 | $54,000 | 313$ |
| Argentina | 4 | 5.25 | 0.38% | +10% | 45,195,774 | 187,252 | $450,000 | 1,864$ |
| Peru | 4 | 3.50 | 0.38% | +20% | 32,971,846 | 151,450 | $230,000 | 1,056$ |
| Paraguay | 4 | 5.00 | 0.38% | +30% | 7,132,538 | 35,122 | $38,000 | 187$ |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 5.00 | 0.21% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 155,816 | $2,700,000 | 6,197$ |
| Canada | 3 | 4.33 | 0.28% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 118,430 | $1,700,000 | 5,297$ |
| Dominican Republic | 3 | 5.33 | 0.30% | +10% | 10,847,910 | 35,304 | $89,000 | 290$ |
| Brazil | 3 | 4.33 | 0.28% | +10% | 211,049,527 | 659,530 | $1,500,000 | 4,688$ |
| Guyana | 3 | 4.67 | 0.29% | +20% | 786,552 | 2,760 | $6,000 | 21$ |
| Italy | 3 | 6.00 | 0.28% | +10% | 60,461,826 | 186,820 | $2,000,000 | 6,180$ |
| Greece | 3 | 5.00 | 0.28% | +20% | 10,423,054 | 35,068 | $190,000 | 639$ |
| Romania | 3 | 4.33 | 0.28% | +20% | 19,237,691 | 64,725 | $250,000 | 841$ |
| Switzerland | 3 | 5.33 | 0.28% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 24,265 | $700,000 | 1,963$ |
| United States | 2 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 360,141 | $21,000,000 | 22,849$ |
| Croatia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.50% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 20,629 | $68,000 | 342$ |
| Slovenia | 2 | 4.50 | 0.20% | +20% | 2,078,938 | 4,925 | $56,000 | 133$ |
| India | 2 | 4.50 | 0.19% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 2,690,067 | $2,900,000 | 5,653$ |
| Australia | 2 | 4.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 25,499,884 | 52,924 | $1,380,000 | 2,864$ |
| Jamaica | 2 | 5.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 6,294 | $15,000 | 32$ |
| France | 2 | 4.50 | 0.21% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 135,845 | $2,700,000 | 5,619$ |
| Haiti | 1 | 5.00 | 0.33% | +0% | 11,402,533 | 37,882 | $20,000 | 66$ |
| El Salvador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 23,586 | $26,000 | 95$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 81,173 | $720,000 | 693$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 10,039 | $530,000 | 527$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 10,196,709 | 10,492 | $240,000 | 247$ |
| Russia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 142,677 | $1,500,000 | 1,485$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 2,163 | $34,000 | 39$ |
| Moldova | 1 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 4,033,963 | 6,803 | $12,000 | 20$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 7.00 | 1.56% | +10% | 38,137 | 655 | $6,900 | 119$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 193,071 | $350,000 | 410$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 56,386 | $106,000 | 111$ |
| Suriname | 1 | 6.00 | 0.55% | +0% | 586,634 | 3,206 | $4,600 | 25$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,903 | $160,000 | 181$ |
| Norway | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 5,258 | $403,000 | 391$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 44,131 | $155,000 | 156$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 8,166 | $55,000 | 51$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 17,747 | $180,000 | 170$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 7.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 33,938 | 44 | $2,000 | 3$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 31,587 | $670,000 | 889$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,732 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 9,008 | $60,000 | 57$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,681 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| Totals | 120 | 3,199,323,299 | 7,741,748 | $46,448,400 | 97,216$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Belarus:
The amnesty law will cover the entire period of political violence in the country since Hugo Chavez came to power in 1999.
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Uruguay:
Hugo Chávez was a former president of Venezuela whose policies are being re-evaluated under the new law.
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Costa Rica:
Hugo Chávez is mentioned as a more authoritarian figure in the leftist wave in Latin America.
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Mexico:
Hugo Chávez was the former president of Venezuela whose return to power marked a significant moment for Delcy Rodríguez.
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Switzerland:
Hugo Chávez initiated the 'Bolivarian Revolution' in 1999.
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North Macedonia:
Hugo Chavez was a symbol of resistance against American influence and a key figure in the Venezuelan oil industry.
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Dominican Republic:
The reform leaves behind the characteristics of the norm promoted by Hugo Chávez in 2006.
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Costa Rica:
Hugo Chávez came to power democratically but gradually concentrated power leading to a dictatorship.
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Costa Rica:
Hugo Chávez is mentioned as an example of an authoritarian leader who came to power through elections.
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Kazakhstan:
Hugo Chavez pardoned participants of the 2002 coup during an amnesty in 2007.
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