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Privatization is a neoliberal and imperialist plan. Health can't be privatized because it is a fundamental human right, nor can education, water, electricity and other public services. They can't be surrendered to private capital that denies the people from their rights.

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Hugo Chavez
Age: 58 †
Born: 1954
Born: July 28
Died: 2013
Died: March 5
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