1. How was Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez viewed by scholars?

2. a) Who were Chavez's supporters?
b) Why did they like him?

3. a) Who were President Chavez's detractors/opponents?
b) For what reasons did they disapprove of his presidency?

4. What type of relations did President Chavez have:
a) With the U.S.?
b) With nations hostile to the U.S.?

5. How did Chavez portray himself? What image did he like to portray?