Adán Chávez

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Adán Chávez Frías is the elder brother of current Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez. Adán Chávez Frías was a student at the University of the Andes, and now collaborates in his electoral campaigns and also in the present Chávez administration.

In August, 2006, following reported differences with Chávez during his recent international tour, Presidential Secretary Delcy Rodríguez was replaced by Adán Chávez. Adán Chávez had previously been the ambassador to Cuba. The Charlotte Observer reports that the author of several books on Chávez, Alberto Garrido, argues "A much more hard-line phase [of Chávez rule] is beginning and Chávez needs a reliable and radical team around him." Adán is older than his brother and was involved with pro-guerrilla groups before Hugo. [1] Adán Chávez was designated by his brother as Minister of Education in January 2007.[2]

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  1. ^ Gunson, Phil. Chávez: Castro sent me a note. The Charlotte Observer (11 August 2006).
  2. ^ Gregory Wilpert, "Chavez Swears-In New Cabinet for “Venezuelan Path to Socialism”", Venezuelanalysis.com, January 8, 2007.

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