International Will Chavez Be the Next Castro? By Julie McCarthy Published August 27, 2006 at 5:00 AM PDT This story was published more than 18 years ago. Facebook WhatsApp Email Listen • 0:00 Julie McCarthy, NPR / Hugo Chavez has "lifted our self-esteem," 59-year-old Meriam Naranho says while attending a rally of "Chavistas" in Caracas. Copyright 2006 NPR