Riots, martial law and general strike follow, with hundreds killed in street violence. Some people killed in suppression of coups, Col Chavez jailed for two years before being pardoned. Concern grows in business and some labour circles that he is trying to concentrate economic and political power. President Chavez taken into military custody, but interim government of business leader Pedro Carmona collapses and Hugo Chavez returns to office.
Ranchers say move is attack on private property. Russian warplanes visit Venezuela, with Russian warships heading there for November joint exercises - first return of Russian navy to Americas since Cold War. This allows President Chavez to stand again when his term expires in Opposition makes significant gains. President Chavez threatens to expropriate companies that do not comply with the price controls. Nicolas Maduro, his chosen successor, is elected president by a narrow margin.
The opposition contests the result. Image source, Getty Images. Thanks to everyone. Thanks my beloved people!!! Viva Venezuela!!!! Viva Bolivar!!!!! With many voters unhappy at one of the world's highest murder rates and crumbling infrastructure, his party had lost ground in recent legislative elections and his long illness had clearly restricted his campaign appearances, particularly in contrast to his year-old rival who was making two stops a day in a energetic campaign that criss-crossed the country.
The opposition had felt this was their best chance to regain power, but the president ended strongly with a giant rally of hundreds of thousands of supporters in Caracas on the final day of the campaign on Thursday. Health concerns are also likely to linger. This article is more than 9 years old. Venezuelan president retains power after 14 years in office, recording
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