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Hugo Chavez, childhood and adolescence of the president in pictures
Posted On 06 Mar 2013
The man who ran for fourteen years a project called “Socialism of the XXI Century“, dies as a reelected president in midst of the flattery of his followers, who praised the public and social policies of the Government, and the criticisms of his detractors, who accused him of disrespect political rights and freedoms.
Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias, born in July 28, 1954 in Sabaneta de Barinas, in the plains of Venezuela, was the son of a couple of elementary school teachers -Hugo de los Reyes Chavez and Elena Frias-, and the second of six brothers.
His Indian grandmother, Rosa Ines Chavez, took care of the two older brothers, and it was she who taught little Hugo how to read and write, while the child helped the family finances by selling sweets (papaya made), known as “spiders“. So he was known as the “Spiderer” (arañero) of Sabaneta.
We present you images of the humble childhood and adolescence of “Commander” Hugo Chavez:
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez (right) and his brother Adam in a photo of his childhood in his hometown of Sabaneta, Barinas State.
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez (center) is pictured with his school friends in Sabaneta.
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, in another photo taken at the time of his school years in his hometown of Barinas.
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez (second left) next to his school mates at the Julian Pino Elementary in his hometown of Sabaneta.
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, is photographed during his first year at the military academy in Caracas.
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez (second up from right to left) is pictured with his teammates at the Military Academy.
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, is photographed during his years at the Military Academy along with his parents, Elena and Hugo.
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez at a party during his stay at the Military Academy.
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez (right) is with his head held high at the Military Academy in Caracas.
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, is photographed as a second lieutenant in the military academy in Caracas.
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez (right below), with the Army baseball team during his years at the Military Academy in 1972.
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, pictured as a lieutenant in the military academy in Caracas.
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, appears in his cell during his time in the Yare prison (1992-94).
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, pictured during his years in the Army.
