Hugo Chavez: the world reacts to Venezuelan president's death It hurts but we must stand united in this process of liberation not only of Venezuela but of the whole region. Chavez is more alive than ever. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff: We recognise a great leader, an irreparable loss and above all a friend of Brazil, a friend of the Brazilian people. Argentina's vice president Amado Boudou, on Twitter: One of the best has left us: you will always be with us, Comandante. Ed Royce, chairman of the US house committee on foreign affairs: Hugo Chavez was a tyrant who forced the Venezuelan people to live in fear. His death dents the alliance of anti-US leftist leaders in South America. Good riddance to this dictator. Former US president Jimmy Carter: (Chavez) will be remembered for his bold assertion of autonomy and independence for Latin American governments. Jose E Serrano, Democratic congressman representing the Bronx, on Twitter: Hugo Chavez was a leader that understood the needs of the poor. He was committed to empowering the powerless. Philip J Crowley, former US assistant secretary of state for public affairs, on Twitter: The region will be less colourful without @chavezcandanga, but Venezuela now has a chance to remerge as a constructive hemispheric actor. Russian UN Ambassador Vitaly Churkin: (His death is) a tragedy. He was a great politician for his country, Latin America and the world. Chavez's daughter Maria Gabriela Chavez, on Twitter: I have no words. Eternally, THANKS! We must continue to build the HOMELAND! Henrique Capriles Radonski, Venezuelan opposition leader: My sympathy to all the family and supporters of President Hugo Chavez, I advocate the unity of Venezuelans now.