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Which best explains how Hugo Chavez damaged democracy in Venezuela?

He increased authoritarianism in government.
He transferred ownership of industries to government.
He joined with like-minded leaders in Latin America.
He convinced voters to put an end to term limits.

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He increased authoritarianism in government.

Chávez concentrated power in the executive, weakened independent institutions (courts, legislature, electoral bodies), curtailed press freedom and civil liberties, and used state resources to sideline opponents — actions that systematically eroded democratic checks and balances.