‘The Hugo Chavez Show’ reveals the bombastic Venezuelan president and his rise to power

The World

Ten years ago, Hugo Chavez became the president of Venezuela, and he’s been working to increase his influence and profile ever since. The Venezuelan leader is the subject of a new PBS/FRONTLINE documentary which chronicles Chavez’s rise to power and how he uses his leadership style to hold on to the presidency.

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