File photo of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at a military parade

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez rides an armored vehicle while inspecting troops, at a military parade in Caracas, in this June 24, 2005 file photo. President Hugo Chavez marked 10 years in office on Monday February 2, 2009, declaring a national holiday to celebrate just hours before the anniversary in a sign of how personalized his grip on Venezuela has become. REUTERS/Miraflores Palace/Handout/Files (VENEZUELA). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.