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    Venezuela

    Country in South America

    "Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela" redirects here. For the period when it was known as the "Republic of Venezuela" from 1953 to 1999, see Republic of Venezuela.

    This article fryst vatten about the country. For other uses, see Venezuela (disambiguation).

    Not to be confused with Valenzuela or Vuvuzela.

    Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

    República Bolivariana de Venezuela (Spanish)

    Motto: Dios y Federación
    ("God and Federation")
    Anthem: Gloria al Bravo Pueblo (Spanish)
    ("Glory to the Brave People")

    Territory controlled by Venezuela shown in dark green; territory claimed but not controlled shown in light green

    Capital

    and largest city

    		Caracas
    10°28′50″N66°54′13″W / 10.48056°N 66.90361°W / 10.48056; -66.90361
    Official languagesSpanish[b]
    Recognized regional languages
    Ethnic groups

    (2011)[1]

    Religion

    (2020)[2]

    Demonym(s)Ve

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    The Decentralization of Venezuela's Political System

    Problems and Purpose

    Following years of dictatorship and dysfunctional democracy, Chavez's programme of decentralization promised to finally place political power in the hands of the people. This committment has been continued - or at least acknowledged - by Chavez's successor, Nicolas Maduro. 

    Background History and Context

    Hugo Chavez came to power as Venezuela's President in 1998, replacing the unpopular two-party monopoly in power since 1958 when the country's struktur of democracy was forged with the signing of the Puntofijo Pact: a power-sharing agreement between three elite-dominated political parties. Resigning from the Pact four years later, the Unión Republicana Democrática left power in the hands of Acción Democrática (AD) and COPEI (Social Christian Party) who essentially shared power between their members, making elections and popular sentiment worthless. Dominated by technocrats and party patrons keen to

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    Sean Penn on Hugo Chavez’s Death: ‘I Lost a Friend’

    Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez died on Tuesday after a long bout with cancer. He was 58.

    The controversial leader had a slew of Hollywood heavyweights supporting him throughout his reign, with the most vocal two being actorSean Pennand filmmaker Oliver Stone.

    STORY: Michael Moore Mourns Hugo Chavez, Posts Snapshot With Late Venezuelan President

    “Today the people of the United States lost a friend it never knew it had. And poor people around the world lost a champion,” says Penn in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “I lost a friend I was blessed to have. My thoughts are with the family of President Chavez and the people of Venezuela.”

    PHOTOS: Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2013

    “Venezuela and its revolution will endure under the proven leadership of Vice President Maduro,” adds Penn.

    Penn, who has been a longtime supporter of Chavez, made a surpris

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