One element of Hugo Chávez's legacy is that “he spoke for a certain dimension of the political spectrum in Latin America, and in that sense he’s going to be hard to replace,” says AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth.
Exclusive photos from the seven-hour procession of President Chávez’ body through the streets of Caracas.
AS/COA held a conference call with political scientist Javier Corrales, who discussed the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and what's next for Venezuela.
AS/COA’S Eric Farnsworth points out that "many people questioned [President Hugo Chávez’s] motivation" on his humanitarian offers to distressed communities in the U.S.
AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini comments on President Hugo Chávez’s strategic relations with Iran despite sanctions aimed to contain Iran´s nuclear ambitions.
AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth says Vice President Nicolás Maduro will have to “prove his legitimacy rule” amid political divisions within the Chavista movement.
El Director Principal de Política de AS/COA, Christopher Sabatini, opina que “el rol de Estados Unidos en la transición puede tener un tinte regional, al buscar un consenso entre varios países” tras la muerte del mandatario venezolano.