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Venezuela Celebrates Legacy of Divisive President Chavez

Season 2013 Episode 670 | 2m 54s

Matt Frei of Independent Television News reports from Caracas, Venezuela, where President Hugo Chavez will be embalmed and remain permanently lying in state. Crowds spread out over a mile to bid goodbye to their leader. World leaders including Iran's President Ahmadinejad and President Raoul Castro of Cuba were in attendance.

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