Chavez and the Pink Tide

Hugo Chávez was the president of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013 and a key figure in the "Pink Tide," a wave of leftist political movements that emerged in Latin America during the late 1990s and 2000s. This movement sought to challenge U.S. influence and promote social equality, often through populist policies. Chávez's government focused on redistributing wealth, nationalizing industries, and providing social services. The Pink Tide included leaders like Lula in Brazil and Evo Morales in Bolivia, reflecting a broader shift towards progressive, socialist policies in the region during this period.