Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela under Hugo Chávez (1999–2013)

1. Hugo Chávez wins presidential election

   Dec 6, 1998Labels: Hugo Ch

   • Electionpedia
   • Britannica

2. Chávez sworn in as president

   Feb 2, 1999Labels: Hugo Ch, Venezuelan Presidency

   • WashPost
   • Britannica

3. Referendum approves convening a Constituent Assembly

   Apr 25, 1999Labels: Constituent Assembly, Referendum

   • ConstituentNA
   • Britannica

4. Constituent Assembly elected

   Jul 25, 1999Labels: Constituent Assembly

   • AssemblyElection
   • Constitution

5. New constitution approved by referendum

   Dec 15, 1999Labels: 1999 Constitution, Bolivarian Republic

   • 1999Ref
   • Constitution

6. “Mega-election” reelects Chávez under new constitution

   Jul 30, 2000Labels: Mega-election, Hugo Ch

   • 2000Election
   • Britannica

7. April coup installs Carmona briefly

   Apr 12, 2002Labels: 2002 Coup, Pedro Carmona

   • CarmonaGov
   • Britannica

8. Chávez restored to power after coup

   Apr 13, 2002Labels: Hugo Ch

   • Britannica
   • CarmonaGov

9. Opposition-led general strike disrupts oil sector

   Dec 1, 2002Labels: PDVSA, General Strike

   • GeneralStrike
   • MercoPress

10. Barrio Adentro health mission launched

    Apr 1, 2003Labels: Misi n, Cuba Venezuela

    • BarrioAdentro
    • Britannica

11. Recall referendum keeps Chávez in office

    Aug 15, 2004Labels: Recall Referendum, Hugo Ch

    • RecallRef
    • LATimes

12. Chávez reelected for a new six-year term

    Dec 3, 2006Labels: Hugo Ch

    • 2006Election
    • IFES

13. Chávez outlines plan for PSUV formation

    Mar 7, 2007Labels: PSUV, Hugo Ch

    • PSUV
    • PSUVes

14. Constitutional reform referendum narrowly defeated

    Dec 2, 2007Labels: Constitutional Reform

    • 2007Ref
    • Britannica

15. Referendum abolishes term limits for elected offices

    Feb 15, 2009Labels: Term Limits

    • 2009Ref
    • Guardian

16. Chávez publicly reveals cancer diagnosis and surgeries

    Jun 30, 2011Labels: Hugo Ch

    • ChavezBio
    • Britannica

17. Chávez wins 2012 presidential election

    Oct 7, 2012Labels: Hugo Ch, Henrique Capriles

    • 2012Election
    • RFERL

18. Hugo Chávez dies in office

    Mar 5, 2013Labels: Hugo Ch

    • ChavezDeath
    • Britannica