Death and state funeral of Hugo Chávez
Hearse carrying Hugo Chávez's remains | |
| Date | 5 March 2013 |
|---|---|
| Location | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Cause | Cancer |
| Burial | Cuartel de la Montaña (es) |
The death of Hugo Chávez, 45th president of Venezuela, was announced by government officials to have been on 5 March 2013 at 16:25 VET (20:55 UTC) in Caracas, Venezuela, from cancer at the age of 58. His death triggered a presidential election which was constitutionally required to be called within 30 days.
Chávez was first elected as president in 1998 and was re-elected in 2000, 2006 and finally in 2012. However, Chávez was unable to be sworn in for a fourth term after the 2012 election due to his illness.