Reaction to the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez died on Tuesday after a two-year battle with cancer, ending 14 years of divisive rule. Following is reaction to Chavez’s death: U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon offered his “deepest condolences” to the people of Venezuela. U.S. President Barack Obama, in a statement: “At this challenging time of President Hugo Chavez’s passing, the United States reaffirms its support for the Venezuelan people and its interest in developing a constructive relationship with the Venezuelan government. …