Supporters of the late President Hugo Chavez gather around Avenue Los Heroes near to the military academy where the Venezuelan leader's body is lying in state.

Supporters of the late President Hugo Chavez gather around Avenue Los Heroes near to the military academy where the Venezuelan leader's body is lying in state.

Supporters of the late President Hugo Chavez gather around Avenue Los Heroes near to the military academy where the Venezuelan leader's body is lying in state.

Thousands of supporters of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez are mobilizing for a last look at their leader. People came out in red colors while holding signs in support of their deceased leader.

Thousands of supporters of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez are mobilizing for a last look at their leader. People came out in red colors while holding signs in support of their deceased leader.

Thousands of supporters of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez are mobilizing for a last look at their leader. People came out in red colors while holding signs in support of their deceased leader.

The incomplete office tower that has become a vertical slum city with thousands of squatters, and is nicknamed 'Torre de David' after David Brillembourg, the tower's investor who died in 93. Images taken Feburary 2013.

The incomplete office tower that has become a vertical slum city with thousands of squatters, and is nicknamed 'Torre de David' after David Brillembourg, the tower's investor who died in 93. Images taken Feburary 2013.

Thousands of supporters of the late President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez lined the streets of the capital Caracas as the coffin carrying the former leader's body was taken to a military academy where it will lie in state.

Thousands of supporters of the late President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez lined the streets of the capital Caracas as the coffin carrying the former leader's body was taken to a military academy where it will lie in state.

Thousands of supporters of the late President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez lined the streets of the capital Caracas as the coffin carrying the former leader's body was taken to a military academy where it will lie in state.

Venezuelans mourned their late President Hugo Chavez in Caracas while they awaited the funeral caravan carrying his casket. Chavez's body was transferred to a military academy as thousands of mourners turned out onto the streets of the capital.

Venezuelans mourned their late President Hugo Chavez in Caracas while they awaited the funeral caravan carrying his casket. Chavez's body was transferred to a military academy as thousands of mourners turned out onto the streets of the capital.

Venezuelans mourned their late President Hugo Chavez in Caracas while they awaited the funeral caravan carrying his casket. Chavez's body was transferred to a military academy as thousands of mourners turned out onto the streets of the capital.

Thousands of supporters of the late President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez lined the streets of the capital Caracas as the coffin carrying the former leader's body was taken to a military academy where it will lie in state.

Thousands of supporters of the late President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez lined the streets of the capital Caracas as the coffin carrying the former leader's body was taken to a military academy where it will lie in state.

Thousands of supporters of the late President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez lined the streets of the capital Caracas as the coffin carrying the former leader's body was taken to a military academy where it will lie in state.

A casket containing the body of Hugo Chávez passes through the streets of Caracas during a large funeral procession.

A casket containing the body of Hugo Chávez passes through the streets of Caracas during a large funeral procession.

A casket containing the body of Hugo Chávez passes through the streets of Caracas during a large funeral procession.

Vice President Maduro informed the population of the president's death, after he lost the battle with cancer. Caracas' streets were filled with supporters wailing and in grief.

Vice President Maduro informed the population of the president's death, after he lost the battle with cancer. Caracas' streets were filled with supporters wailing and in grief.

Vice President Maduro informed the population of the president's death, after he lost the battle with cancer. Caracas' streets were filled with supporters wailing and in grief.

Supporters of President Hugo Chavez began to gather in Bolivar Plaza in Caracas to mourn the death of the Venezuelan leader. Mr Chavez had been seriously ill with cancer and had undergone a number of operations in Cuba.

Supporters of President Hugo Chavez began to gather in Bolivar Plaza in Caracas to mourn the death of the Venezuelan leader. Mr Chavez had been seriously ill with cancer and had undergone a number of operations in Cuba.

Supporters of President Hugo Chavez began to gather in Bolivar Plaza in Caracas to mourn the death of the Venezuelan leader. Mr Chavez had been seriously ill with cancer and had undergone a number of operations in Cuba.

Supporters of President Hugo Chavez began to gather in Bolivar Plaza in Caracas to mourn the death of the Venezuelan leader. Mr Chavez had been seriously ill with cancer and had undergone a number of operations in Cuba.

Supporters of President Hugo Chavez began to gather in Bolivar Plaza in Caracas to mourn the death of the Venezuelan leader. Mr Chavez had been seriously ill with cancer and had undergone a number of operations in Cuba.

Supporters of President Hugo Chavez began to gather in Bolivar Plaza in Caracas to mourn the death of the Venezuelan leader. Mr Chavez had been seriously ill with cancer and had undergone a number of operations in Cuba.

A mains water pipe that ruptured on the Caracas La Guaira highway generated major traffic jams for vehicles bound for the capital. Emergency services were called to the scene after localized flooding occurred.

A mains water pipe that ruptured on the Caracas La Guaira highway generated major traffic jams for vehicles bound for the capital. Emergency services were called to the scene after localized flooding occurred.

A mains water pipe that ruptured on the Caracas La Guaira highway generated major traffic jams for vehicles bound for the capital. Emergency services were called to the scene after localized flooding occurred.

Venezuela's government officially banned the use of biopolymers for aesthetic purposes, by order published in the Official Gazette.

Venezuela's government officially banned the use of biopolymers for aesthetic purposes, by order published in the Official Gazette.

Venezuela's government officially banned the use of biopolymers for aesthetic purposes, by order published in the Official Gazette.

Thousands gathered in the streets of Caracas commemorating the historic date January 23rd, the day in 1958 which signified the fall of Venezuela's dictatorship led by Gen. Marcos Pérez Jiménez.

Thousands gathered in the streets of Caracas commemorating the historic date January 23rd, the day in 1958 which signified the fall of Venezuela's dictatorship led by Gen. Marcos Pérez Jiménez.

Thousands gathered in the streets of Caracas commemorating the historic date January 23rd, the day in 1958 which signified the fall of Venezuela's dictatorship led by Gen. Marcos Pérez Jiménez.

As the information minister announced that there is no set date for President Chavez's return to Venezuela, thousands show their support for him. Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías is the current President of Venezuela, having held that position since 1999.

As the information minister announced that there is no set date for President Chavez's return to Venezuela, thousands show their support for him. Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías is the current President of Venezuela, having held that position since 1999.

As the information minister announced that there is no set date for President Chavez's return to Venezuela, thousands show their support for him. Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías is the current President of Venezuela, having held that position since 1999.

As the information minister announced that there is no set date for President Chavez's return to Venezuela, thousands show their support for him. Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías is the current President of Venezuela, having held that position since 1999.

As the information minister announced that there is no set date for President Chavez's return to Venezuela, thousands show their support for him. Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías is the current President of Venezuela, having held that position since 1999.

As the information minister announced that there is no set date for President Chavez's return to Venezuela, thousands show their support for him. Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías is the current President of Venezuela, having held that position since 1999.