What is "chavism"

Chavism ( Spanish chavismo) is a left-wing political ideology that has grown to be described as a cult that is based on the ideas, programs and government style associated with the former president of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez. It combines elements of socialism, left-wing populism, patriotism, internationalism, bolivarianism, feminism, green politics, and Caribbean and Latin American integration.

Strong supporters of Chávez and Chavismo are known as Chavistas.