Hugo Chavez laid to rest at Caracas museum

The body of Hugo Chavez has been laid to rest at a military museum in Venezuela's capital, Caracas.

Thousands of people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the hearse as it carried his coffin from the military academy where it laid in state for 10 days.

Many of his supporters were wearing red, the colour of Mr Chavez's political movement.

Mr Chavez, who led Venezuela for 14 years, died of cancer last week.
His coffin was received by a military guard of honour.

Religious and political ceremonies were held at the military museum, attended by Mr Chavez's chosen successor Nicolas Maduro.

GBC