Mr Chavez had been seriously ill with cancer for more than a year, undergoing several operations in Cuba.
Crowds of supporters gathered outside the Caracas hospital where he died, chanting "We are all Chavez!"
A self-proclaimed revolutionary, Hugo Chavez was a controversial figure in Venezuela and on the world stage. A staunch critic of the US, he inspired a left-wing revival across Latin America.
Following his death, Vice-President Nicolas Maduro will assume the presidency until an election is held within 30 days, Foreign Minister
Mr Chavez's illness prevented him from taking the oath of office after he was re-elected for a fourth term in October.
The exact nature of his cancer was never officially disclosed, leading to continuing speculation about his health, and he had not been seen in public for several months.
Crowds of supporters gathered outside the Caracas hospital where he died, chanting "We are all Chavez!"
A self-proclaimed revolutionary, Hugo Chavez was a controversial figure in Venezuela and on the world stage. A staunch critic of the US, he inspired a left-wing revival across Latin America.
Following his death, Vice-President Nicolas Maduro will assume the presidency until an election is held within 30 days, Foreign Minister
"It is the mandate that Comandante President
Hugo Chavez gave us," Mr Jaua told state television, adding that Mr
Maduro would also be the candidate of the governing United Socialist
Party (PSUV).
It was not immediately clear when the election would take place.Mr Chavez's illness prevented him from taking the oath of office after he was re-elected for a fourth term in October.
The exact nature of his cancer was never officially disclosed, leading to continuing speculation about his health, and he had not been seen in public for several months.
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