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Quote by Hugo Chavez

“Democracy is impossible in a capitalist system. Capitalism is the realm of injustice and a tyranny of the richest against the poorest.”

Quote by Hugo Chavez

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Hugo Chavez
Hugo Chavez

Hugo Chavez, born on July 28, 1954, and died on March 5, 2013, was a former President of Venezuela. After graduating from the Military Academy, Chavez participated in a coup but was captured and imprisoned. After his release, he entered politics and was elected president in 1998. During his tenure, he implemented a series of social and economic policies aimed at reducing the wealth gap. Chavez passed away in 2013. more

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