PoliticsAugust 30, 2026

chavista

cha-VEES-tuh

Definition

Relating to the political ideology or supporters of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, or the government currently led by his successors.

Etymology

Derived from the surname of Hugo Chávez, the President of Venezuela from 1999 to 2013, combined with the Spanish suffix '-ista' to denote a follower or adherent of a movement.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the current Venezuelan government, highlighting that the regime's actions and ongoing negotiations are controversial within U.S. political circles.

Carlos Giménez Issues Strong Warning About Venezuelan Regime

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