![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Hugo_Chavez_hearse.jpg/640px-Hugo_Chavez_hearse.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Death of Hugo Chávez
Death and state funeral of Hugo Chávez / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The death of Hugo Chávez, 45th president of Venezuela, was announced by government officials to have been on 5 March 2013 at 16:25 VET (20:55 UTC) in Caracas, Venezuela from cancer at the age of 58. His death triggered a presidential election which was constitutionally required to be called within 30 days.
Quick Facts Date, Location ...
![]() Hearse carrying Hugo Chávez's remains | |
Date | 5 March 2013; 11 years ago (2013-03-05) |
---|---|
Location | Caracas, Venezuela |
Cause | Cancer |
Burial | Cuartel de la Montaña (es) |
Close
Chávez was first elected as president in 1998 and was re-elected in 2000, 2006 and finally in 2012. However, Chávez was unable to be sworn in for a fourth term after the 2012 election due to his illness.