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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