News of Chavez 's death drew impassioned reactions from around the world . The Venezuelan leader died in a plane crash on November 30 after being hit by an American Airlines jet while trying to return home from Cuba for medical treatment. Obama : `` I was saddened to learn of the death of President Hugo Chavez today . The United States reaffirms its support for the Venezuelan people .
News of Chavez 's death drew impassioned reactions from around the world . The Venezuelan leader died in a plane crash on November 30 after being hit by an American Airlines jet while trying to return home from Cuba for medical treatment. Obama : The United States reaffirms its support for the Venezuelan people .