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We're not perfect, but we do have democracy.

Hugo Chavez

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Hugo Chavez
Age: 58 †
Born: 1954
Born: July 28
Died: 2013
Died: March 5
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Racism is very characteristic of imperialism and capitalism. Hate against me has a lot to do with racism. Because of my big mouth and curly hair. And I'm so proud to have this mouth and this hair, because it is African.
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