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Hugo Chávez led a military parade in Caracas to mark the 20th anniversary of his failed 1992 coup against President Carlos Andrés Pérez. Despite the coup's failure, Chávez's role in it paved the way for his political success, leading to his election as president in 1998. The parade, attended by leaders from Cuba, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Haiti, highlighted Venezuela's military capabilities and Chávez's assertion of the military's loyalty to his ideology.

What event was Hugo Chávez commemorating with the military parade in Caracas?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The independence of Venezuela

• The 20th anniversary of his failed coup attempt

• The anniversary of his election as President

What was the outcome for Hugo Chávez after his failed coup attempt in 1992?

• He immediately became President

• He was imprisoned for three years but later pardoned

• He was exiled from Venezuela

• He was never captured

In which year did Hugo Chávez first become President of Venezuela?

• 1992

• 1995

• 1998

• 2000

Which countries' leaders were present with Chávez during the parade?

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru

• Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, and El Salvador

• Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Paraguay

• Cuba, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Haiti

What did the military parade in Caracas showcase about Venezuela?

• Its educational reforms

• Its military strength and new armaments

• Its economic policies

• Its cultural heritage