Hugo Chavez
Venezuela’s President
By Dylan McPeake
Early Life
• Hugo was born in a three room mud hut belonging to
his grandmother on July 28, 1954.
• He comes from a working class family.
• Living conditions were horrible for Hugo growing up.
His home did not have running water, indoor
bathroom, a refrigerator or a fan.
• He helped his family raise money by selling candy on
the streets and at school.
• Hugo was able to walk, read and write before
entering the first grade.
Early Life (continued)
• Hugo enjoyed drawing, painting, history and
baseball growing up.
• As a child, Hugo adored a pitcher named
Isais “Latigo” Chavez. Latigo died in a plane
accident and Hugo went into great sadness.
• Growing up, Hugo wanted to play baseball for
the MLB, but changed his mind when he
heard about Simon Bolivar and other great
military leaders.
Significant Events
• Played baseball for Daniel O’Leary High
School. Only talented players were chosen to
play.
• 1971 Hugo studied at Venezuelan Academy
of Military Services.
• Married a working class woman, Nancy
Colmenares.
– 1978 first child was born, Rosa Virginia
– 1980 second child was born, Maria Gabriela
– 1983 third child was born, Hugo Rafael
Significant Events (continued)
• 1989 Hugo was in the hospital with Chicken Pox
while President Perez killed protestors during the
Massacre of El Caracazo.
• 1992 Hugo tried to overthrown President Perez for
the first time. His mission was fighting for the rights of
poor people.
• 1992 Hugo surrenders to President Perez on national
television. However, he was thrown in jail for two
months.
• 1992 For the second time, Hugo tried to overthrow
President Perez for the poor peoples’ rights. This
time he served a sentence of two years.
Significant Events (continued)
• 1997 Hugo divorced his first wife Nancy
Colmenares.
• He met and married Marisabel Rodriguez.
Their daughter was born shortly before the
marriage took place.
• 1997 Hugo decides to run for the presidency
of Venezuela.
• 1997 Hugo becomes President of Venezuela.
Significant Events (continued)
• Massacre of El Sielenceo
– 2002 Rich citizens protested for Chavez to
resign. As a result, poor people came to his
defense by jumping on motorcycles and
buses to stop the protest.
Accomplishments
• 1975 Hugo graduated from military school as one of
the best students to attend Venezuelan Academy at
that time.
• 1975 Hugo became a career military officer.
• 1997 Hugo became Venezuelans president with 56%
of the votes. He remains president today.
• He served in the Venezuelan military from 19711992. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
• Hugo changed the way poor people lived by giving
them personal rights.
Biopoem
• Determined, brave, nice.
• Grandson of Rosa Inez Chavez, son of Hugo de los Reyes
Chavez.
• His grandmother, brother and country
• Sadness, happiness, hatred
• Fear of losing the election, fear of people living without rights,
fear of losing his life in war.
• Who became president of Venezuela, who became a military
officer.
• For poor people having better rights, to be a good president to
the people.
• Born in Sabenta, Venezuela
• Chavez
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