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Hugo Chávez
Simón Bolivar
A well-known UN speech in which Hugo Chavez refers to President George Bush as he devil and sets American Imperialism as the hallmark of government corruption on a global scale. Not only is the spread of one country to dominate the world disastrous for itself but also for all the peoples of the world and something innately corrupt cannot be allowed to continue. This is the premise of his speech.
In 1999, Venezuela became the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela; with this new name and constitution came gender inclusivity and the distinctions of just law, human rights, and international treaties. However, the security of such rights preyed mercy far too often to the authority of El Presidente.
21st Century Socialism
ALBA is the result of an extended period of socialist policies and is designed to develop a stable regional economy in Latin American through mutual trade agreements.
Chavez has Term limits abolished.
Chavez signs the Petro Caribe initiative.
The Government nationalizes Venezuela's largest bank and both the cement and steel industry.
The April coup marked by a bloody day as 19 protesters are killed while demanding Chavez’s resignation.
Chavez is re-elected under the new constitution.
Chavez and Castro sign the founding document of leftist organization ALBA.
Chavez conducts a referendum to elect a new general assembly charged with re-writing the constitution.
The referendum is approved, April 25, 1999
The constitution is approved, December, 15, 1999
Chavez purchases the controlling stake in Venezuela’s largest telecommunications company.
"Timeline: Hugo Chavez's Rise to Power in Venezuela." CTVNews. N.p., 5 Mar. 2013. Web. 19 Mar. 2013. <http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/timeline-hugo-chavez-s-rise-to-power-in-venezuela-1.1182827>.
Chavez wins the presidency.
Promises to pursue a third way between capitalism and socialism.
The people Venezuela vote to keep Chavez in power following the results of a nationwide referendum.
Oil industry strikes and two months later the government nationalizes the industry.
Chavez is granted the power to legislate by decree for 18 months.
Chavez nationalizes the nations largest electrical company.
Chavez meets with the Cuban leader, Fidel Castro. A ceremony is held in his honor at the University of Havana.
Hugo Chavez and others are released from jail on the condition that they retire from the military.
A Painting created by Chavez in jail. The caption reads “ The mill of the gods grinds slowly”.
Tens of thousands take to the streets in protest.
Leading to Chavez’s rescue and his return to power.
Army Paratrooper commander Lt. Colonel Chavez leads a failed coup to overthrow president Carlos Andres Perez.
For his crimes, Chavez faces up to thirty years in prison. However, he never goes to trial.
Chavez after the coup
Pedro Carmona takes the presidential oath and throws out both the constitution and national assembly after a momentarily successful coup.