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Takes office after winning 1998 election
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Chavez is Re-elected under new constitution for a six-year term
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Abortive coup. Chavez returns to power after two days
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Chavez wins recall referendum on whether he should serve out rest of his term
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Chavez wins another six-year term with 63%
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Chavez loses constitutional referendum which included proposal to allow the president to run indefinitely for office
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Chavez wins referendum that lifts term limits on elected officials
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Chavez party wins majority in National Assembly elections but opposition gets some 40% of seats
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Chavez reveals he is being treated for cancer
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Chavez undergoes further operation in Cuba
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Chavez is Re-elected for further six-year term
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Hugo Chavez dies of cancer