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Spain colonizes the north-east side of Venezuela.
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First recorded rebellion against the Spanish in Venezuela.
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Congress declared Venezuela an independent nation, creating the Republic of Venezuela.
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Venezuela becomes the world's largest exporter of oil.
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A coup establishes a civilian goverment, after previously being under military rule.
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Venezuela's economy peaks due to the booming oil industry.
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Hugo Chavez is elected president, and with him came an anti-US foreign policy.
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Russia signs oil and gas cooperation accord wtih Venezuela. Russian warplanes and warships head toward Venzuela, which would be the first time Russia has been to the Americas since the Cold War.
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President Chavez dies at age 58.
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Inflation rises to more than 50% a year.
