Obituaries Related to "Chavez" from New York Times Archive
Dr. Marion Moses, Top Aide to Cesar Chavez, Dies at 84
She tended to the health of poor farm workers and was at the forefront of a 1960s national grape boycott that brought his agricultural union triumph.
Latin America marks anniversary of Hugo Chavez's death
Latin America pays tribute to the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on the first anniversary of the socialist politician's death. Sarah Toms reports.
One Year After Chávez’s Death, a Divide in Venezuelans’ Fervor
Memorial events for Hugo Chávez served as a distraction from weeks of antigovernment protests and demonstrations against Venezuela’s deeply ingrained problems.
Even in Death, Chávez Is a Powerful Presence
As Nicolás Maduro invokes Hugo Chávez’s ghost at rallies, Henrique Capriles Radonski, Mr. Maduro’s opponent in Sunday’s presidential vote, is wooing rivals of the late leader.
Queens Congressman Attends Chávez Funeral
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, who had a little-known but significant relationship with Hugo Chávez, was part of a small United States delegation to Venezuela.
Dignitaries Pay Chávez Tribute, as Venezuelans Express Grief and Misgivings
The funeral was a stunning display of the political alliances that President Hugo Chávez assembled while in power, including some of those with a history of difficult relations with Washington.
Debating Chávez’s Legacy
While poverty went down significantly during Hugo Chávez’s years as president, Venezuela ranked 13th of 18 countries in per capita economic growth from 1999 to 2011.
Reactions to the Death of Hugo Chávez
After the death of Hugo Chávez, the Venezuelan president whose views and policies were controversial both inside and outside his country, readers discussed his legacy as an economic populist and diplomatic provocateur. Below is a selection of their comments.
Chávez’s Death May Challenge China, a Friend
Hugo Chavez, the former Venezuelan leader, was a friend of China and oversaw large oil deals. A day after his death official media and the blogosphere discussed him.
On Social Networks, Mourning and Division After Chávez’s Death
Reactions from Venezuelans and people around the world after the death of President Hugo Chávez.
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