KQED BBC World News America March 9, 2013
Hugo chavez was an outspoken, controversial leader, championing the underdog at home and abroad. The guest list at todays funeral reflected that. In part, a whos who of americas least favorite leaders. Ahmadinejad. Nt raul castro, cubas leader and left wing activists like sean penn also came to pay their respects. The economy suffered under chavez and the system he bequeathed favors only the party faithful. He was a laborer who said he was blacklisted after he signed a petition against chavez. After the first few years it became a disaster for everyone. Confrontation between brothers and frona...