Mourning Hugo Chávez: 12 images of the Venezuelan president's absolutely devastated supporters
Millions of Chavistas heartbreakingly demonstrate what it's like to feel the pain of immense loss
Americans may not know how to feel about the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, who liked to use the U.S. as a rhetorical punching bag. But for millions in Chavez's home country and throughout Latin America, the passing of the socialist leader is tantamount to losing a loved one. Scroll down to see how deeply devotees of the flamboyant leader are feeling the "immense pain of this historic tragedy."
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Lauren Hansen produces The Week’s podcasts and videos and edits the photo blog, Captured. She also manages the production of the magazine's iPad app. A graduate of Kenyon College and Northwestern University, she previously worked at the BBC and Frontline. She knows a thing or two about pretty pictures and cute puppies, both of which she tweets about @mylaurenhansen.
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