Hugo Chávez died on 5 March 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela, at the age of 58, after a long battle with cancer.

Key details

  • Date of death: 5 March 2013.
  • Place of death: Caracas, Venezuela.
  • Age at the time: 58 years old.

Brief context

  • Chávez was president of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013.
  • His death followed several years of treatment for cancer, including surgeries in Cuba.

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