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Venezuelans rally in Caracas to mark 10 years since Hugo Chavez's death
Colombian politician Piedad Cordoba (centre) walks with other foreign supporters of the Venezuelan government during commemorations marking the tenth anniversary of late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's death, in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, March 5, 2023

VENEZUELANS rallied in Caracas today to mark the 10th anniversary of Hugo Chavez’s death.

Addressing a vigil by the Bolivarian revolutionary leader’s tomb, United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) first vice-president Diosdado Cabello said the world would still be talking about Chavez in 200 years’ time.

Foreign guests at the weekend-long commemorations included former Cuban leader Raul Castro, Bolivian President Luis Arce and former Bolivian president Evo Morales.

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