World mourns Chavez, US hopes for change

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 22:01

Along with the Latin Americans, the world on Wednesday mourned Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez who died of cancer at the age of 58.

Chavez was `iconic crusader` against US imperialism: Left

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 20:04

Left parties on Wednesday expressed grief at the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.

China hails Chavez as `great leader and great friend`

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 16:15

China on Wednesday hailed late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez as a "great leader and great friend" and promised to continue its "time-honoured" friendship with the oil-rich Latin American country.

Chavez helped forge closer ties between developing nations: PM

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 14:04

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday condoled the death of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, saying he made a tremendous contribution to the development of closer relations among the developing world.

Nicolas Maduro succeeds Hugo Chavez in Venezuela

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 13:46

Nicolas Maduro, Vice-President of Venezuela, took over the leadership of the country after the death of President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday.

Hugo Chavez death echoes with leftists worldwide

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 10:35

Reactions to the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez were as mixed, polemical and outsized as the leader was in life, with some saying his passing was a tragic loss.

Hugo Chavez: Charismatic leader who raised Venezuela`s profile

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 09:09

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who died after battling cancer, was a tough and charismatic leader, whose idiosyncratic brand of socialism gave hope to the poorest people in the Latin American country.

Venezuela`s President Hugo Chavez dies of cancer

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 08:41

Symbol of Latin America`s "anti-imperialist" Left, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez passed away on Tuesday after a two-year battle with cancer, ending 14 years of tumultuous rule.

Hugo Chavez `very delicate`; respiratory problem worsens

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 09:05

The health condition of Venzuelan President Hugo Chavez worsened and is in a ‘very delicate’ condition.

Hugo Chavez battling for life: VP Maduro

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 23:18

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is "battling for his life", his deputy Nicolas Maduro said on state TV.

Indigenous Venezuelans hold ritual for Chavez

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 11:14

Supernatural forces have been evoked in Venezuelan politics, as representatives of the country`s indigenous people held a ritual for ailing president Hugo Chavez, state media reported.