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Audio: The Complicated Legacy of Hugo Chávez

AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini spoke to Southern California Public Radio about the impact of Chávez's absence in Venezuela after his death.

AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini spoke to Southern California Public Radio about Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's history of leadership in Venezuela. "He really was the consummate micromanager," Sabatini said. "It's going to be difficult to find a new leader to fill his shoes." He pointed out that Nicolas Maduro may have trouble in the upcoming elections since he lacks Chávez's charisma. He also talked about what to expect for U.S.-Venezuela relations. "It's not going to be easy to repair those relationships," he said. "It takes two to tango."

 

 

 

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