Photos: Venezuela – Hugo Chavez continues to draw thousands

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Almost a week after his death, the line to see the body of former president Hugo Chavez in Caracas is still miles long and consists of thousands of people. See more of my pictures below.

Thanks for looking.

Shot for Zuma Press.

Waiting in line to see Chavez.

 

Waiting in line to see Chavez.

 

Waiting in line to see Chavez.

 

Kids hold posters of Hugo Chavez as a portrait of Simon Bolivar looks on from behind. Chavez had instituted a “Bolivarian revolution” based on the principles of the revered Venezuelan historical figure.

 

Government workers, clad in Chavez red and pictured at the Monumento a Los Precursores, head in for duty to clean up the mess made by people waiting in line to see Chavez.

 

A Chavez supporter is pictured at the Espejo Acuático Nocturno.

 

Kids play with a Venezuelan flag near the line to see Chavez.

 

Photos: Venezuelans continue to flock to see Chavez

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Thanks for looking. Shot for Zuma Press.

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Hugo Chavez.

 

Children play in and around a tank on display near the line to see Chavez.

 

A man inspects a tank on display near the line to see Chavez.

 

Soldiers pass out free food to those in line to see Chavez.

 

Venezuelans are pictured near the end of the line to see Chavez.

 

An artist and his portrait of Chavez, near the line to see the President’s body.

 

A woman on the phone near the line to see Chavez.

 

A girl holds ribbons bearing the colors of the Venezuelan flag, and a puppy, near the line to see Chavez.

 

Children enjoy an amusement park near the line to see Chavez.

 

Photos: Hugo Chavez Funeral

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I spent the day documenting a unique and emotional moment in the history of Venezuela and world politics today. Thousands of supporters gathered outside the Military Academy of Venezuela, where leaders from all over the world were present for the funeral of Hugo Chavez.

Shot on assignment for Zuma Press.

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Respite in the shade.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

A hat bearing the likeness of Chavez.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

An artist and his painting of Chavez, head bald from cancer treatment.

 

Chavistas make their way toward the funeral.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez. Many spent the night in line.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez. Many spent the night in line.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez. Many spent the night in line.