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Quote by Hugo Chavez

“When imperialism feels weak, it resorts to brute force.”

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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

“Everyday I become more convinced, there is no doubt in my mind, and as many intellectuals have said, that it is necessary to transcend capitalism. But capitalism can't be transcended from with capitalism itself, but through socialism, true socialism, with equality and justice. I'm also convinced that it is possible to do it under democracy, but not in the type of democracy being imposed by Washington.”

Mind Said Done Justice Democracy Doubt Type Capitalism Everyday Convinced Socialism No Doubt Can Not Equality And Justice

Author:Hugo Chavez

“Privatization is a neoliberal and imperialist plan. Health can't be privatized because it is a fundamental human right, nor can education, water, electricity and other public services. They can't be surrendered to private capital that denies the people from their rights.”

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“The world should forget about cheap oil. The price will keep going up and some day arrive at US$100 per barrel.”

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Author:Hugo Chavez

“But Cuba doesn't have a dictatorship - it's a revolutionary democracy.”

Democracy Revolutionary Dictatorship Cuba

Author:Hugo Chavez