Jessica PhelanMarch 6, 2013 08:19

Chatter: Chavez is dead

Hugo Chavez is no more, the number of Syrian refugees hits 1 million, Washington DC is snow-questered, and news flash: cats make people crazy.

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Hugo Chavez is no more, the number of Syrian refugees hits 1 million, Washington DC is snow-questered, and news flash: cats make people crazy.

Hugo Chavez leaves a double-edged legacy

Girish GuptaMarch 6, 2013 07:01

CARACAS — He burst from the shadow of his mentor, Fidel Castro in Cuba, to forge a revolution of his own in Venezuela and to become probably as great an irritant to Washington.

Hugo Chavez supporters mourn his death (PHOTOS, LIVE VIDEO)

Jill LangloisMarch 5, 2013 22:22Updated March 6, 2013 12:10

Supporters cried and chanted "Chavez lives!" and "We are Chavez!"

Hugo Chavez supporters mourn his death

Jill LangloisMarch 5, 2013 21:51

Supporters cried and chanted "Chavez lives!" and "We are Chavez!"

David TrifunovMarch 5, 2013 21:17

Hugo Chavez baseball career gave way to politics

Venezuela's former president, Hugo Chavez enrolled in military school for its baseball league.

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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez prepares to toss a ball before a softball match with professional Venezuelan players in Caracas on February 11, 2010. Chavez died on March 5, 2013, at age 58 after a year long battle with cancer. (JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)

In one of his final public remarks before traveling to Cuba for cancer treatment, Chavez rejoiced at the Venezuelan contingent at the 2012 World Series.

Chavez's strange circle of famous friends

Alexander BesantMarch 5, 2013 20:43

The late Hugo Chavez had many enemies and a colorful circle of famous friends.

Hugo Chavez's friends in strange places

Sarah WolfeMarch 5, 2013 19:54

From Sean Penn to Don King, late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez had many friends in strange places during his tenure.

World leaders offer condolences to Venezuela on death of Chavez

Allison JacksonMarch 5, 2013 19:02

The BBC reported Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, a close friend of Chavez, suspended all activities after his death was announced.

Hugo Chavez is dead (VIDEOS)

Girish Gupta and Jill LangloisMarch 5, 2013 18:23Updated March 5, 2013 20:41

CARACAS — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 58. The death of a leading voice of the Latin American left plunged this divided oil-rich nation into an uncertain future. "We have received the toughest and tragic information that ... comandante President Hugo Chavez died today at 4:25 p.m.," a tearful Vice President Nicolas Maduro announced on television. "Long live Chavez," the officials surrounding him shouted.

Venezuela leader Hugo Chavez dead (FULL COVERAGE)

Girish GuptaMarch 5, 2013 18:21

CARACAS — After a prolonged battle with cancer, the polarizing socialist leader Hugo Chavez has died. Chavez leaves behind a country in deep economic and political crisis. What's next for the people of Venezuela?