Viva la El Commandante Hugo Chávez I am a great fan of President Chavez. He is an example of what a leader ought to be. Please take a moment and watch this documentary The Revolution will not be Televised. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5832390545689805144&q=Hugo+Chavez&hl=en Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías (born July 28, 1954) is the 53rd and current President of Venezuela. As the leader of the "Bolivarian Revolution," Chávez promotes his vision of democratic socialism,Latin American integration, and anti-imperialism. He is also an ardent critic of neoliberal globalisation and U.S. foreign policy. Chávez's reforms have evoked exceptional controversy in Venezuela and abroad, receiving both criticism and praise. Venezuelans are split between those who say he has empowered the poor and stimulated economic growth, and those who say he is autocratic and has mismanaged the economy. Some foreign governments view Chávez as a threat to global oil prices and regional stability, while others welcome his bilateral trade and reciprocal aid agreements. Whether viewed as a socialist liberator or an authoritarian demagogue, Chávez remains one of the most complex, controversial, and interesting figures in contemporary politics. In May 2006 he was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people.