Chavez, oil and politics in VenezuelaTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoKarola Olbertz03/06/2013March 6, 2013How did Venezuela's late president, Hugo Chavez, harness the power of oil for his political agenda? During his years in power, Chavez used oil profits to fund social programs - and win the support of the poor.https://p.dw.com/p/17s3AAdvertisement