A Sea of Tears in Caracas

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In a raw emotional outpouring, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans walk along side the coffin of President Hugo Chavez.

By: Oscar Leon ,; TheRealNewsNetwork

Published: March 7, 2013

In a raw emotional outpouring, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans walk along side the coffin of President Hugo Chavez.

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