News of Chávez 's death drew impassioned protests from around the world . `` President Chavez has been an outstanding leader of Venezuela and a good friend of the Chinese people . Global media and other public figures weighed in on his death . Obama : The United States reaffirms its support for the Venezuelan people .
News of Chávez 's death drew impassioned protests from around the world . Global media and other public figures weighed in on his death . Obama : The United States reaffirms its support for the Venezuelan people .