The profile of the late Hugo Rafael Chavez Frías( Venezuelan president)

• NAME: Hugo Rafael Chavez Frías
• OCCUPATION: World Leader
• BIRTH DATE: July 28, 1954
• DEATH DATE: March 05, 2013
• EDUCATION: Venezuelan Academy of Military Sciences

Born in Sabaneta, Venezuela, on July 28, 1954, Hugo Chavez attended the Venezuelan military academy and served as an army officer before participating in an effort to overthrow the government in 1992, for which he was sentenced to two years in prison. Chavez became president of Venezuela in 1999.

Venezuelan President

After taking office in 1999, Chavez set out to change the Venezuelan constitution, amending the powers of congress and the judicial system. As a part of the new constitution, the name of the country was changed to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

As president, Chavez encountered challenges both at home and abroad. His efforts to tighten his hold on the state-run oil company in 2002 stirred up controversy and led to numerous protests, and he found himself removed from power briefly in April 2002 by military leaders. The protests continued after his return to power, leading to a referendum on whether Chavez should remain president. The referendum vote was held in August 2004, and a majority of voters decided to let Chavez complete his term in office.

Hostility TowardS the U.S.

Chavez was known for being outspoken and dogmatic throughout his presidency, refusing to hold back any of his opinions or criticisms. He insulted oil executives, church officials and other world leaders, and was particularly hostile with the United States government, which, he believed, was responsible for the failed 2002 coup against him.  

May his soul rest in peace.