hugo chavez

Apr 12, 2016
A bad mix for Venezuela: oil and Chavez
Jorge Galino/Marketplace
The socialist president used oil revenue to buy support for his regime and now the country is suffering for it
Feb 17, 2016
Dispatches from Venezuela: Red roofs and the new ogling
Jorge Galindo/Marketplace
From the notebook of Marketplace correspondent Scott Tong, on the ground in Venezuela.
Apr 18, 2013
After election, what’s next for Venezuela?
Stephen Keppel, economics editor at Univision News, says the Maduro's slim margin of victory could make it difficult for his government to achieve economic reforms.
Apr 15, 2013
In Venezuela, an election and more of the same
Venezuela elects Hugo Chavez's preferred successor as president. We talk to one business owner about what that means for him.
Mar 7, 2013
Hugo Chavez: Embalmed, for all to see
Acting Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro said today that Hugo Chavez's body will be permanently displayed.
Mar 6, 2013
Chavez death ripples throughout Latin America
How will Chavez's passing affect the economies of other countries in Latin America?
Mar 6, 2013
After Chavez death, Venezuela faces tough economic choices
What's ahead for Venezuela after the death of Hugo Chavez?
Mar 6, 2013
Chavez is gone but what of his legacy?
Controversial Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez died yesterday leaving a nation divided over the wisdom of his policies. Both critics and supporters agree that he has changed the role of the poor in Venezuela.
Mar 5, 2013
The economic legacy of Hugo Chavez
Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro says President Hugo Chavez has died. We look back at the legacy the leader left behind.
Mar 5, 2013
In death, Hugo Chavez leaves economic legacy
Taking power in 1999, Hugo Chavez almost single-handedly transformed Venezuelan society, wielding the country's oil wealth as a weapon. Can a strongman economy continue after his death?