I spent the day documenting a unique and emotional moment in the history of Venezuela and world politics today. Thousands of supporters gathered outside the Military Academy of Venezuela, where leaders from all over the world were present for the funeral of Hugo Chavez.

Shot on assignment for Zuma Press.

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Respite in the shade.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

A hat bearing the likeness of Chavez.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

An artist and his painting of Chavez, head bald from cancer treatment.

 

Chavistas make their way toward the funeral.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez. Many spent the night in line.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez. Many spent the night in line.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez. Many spent the night in line.