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The first Spanish settlement at Cumana
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Venezuela is part of Gran Columbia from 1822-1829.
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Venezuela achieves independence as a seperate country when Gran Columbia dismantles
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The first productive oil field
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Women win the right to vote
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Foreign oil companies are nationalized
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During the 1980s, booming public investment fuels inflation; Venezuela seeks to renegotiate foreign debt.
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During the 1990s, social and economic crisis grips the nation;
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Hugo Chavez wins the presidential election
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During the first half of the 2000s, a new constituion is approved; Chavez strenthens executive power
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President Chavez is reelected
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Growing tensions mount with neighboring Columbia
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Venezuela suffers its worst drought in 100 years