Hugo Chavez loses 1998 election to Henrique Salas Roemer

What would Venezuela (and the Western Hemisphere) been like had Chavez lost the election? He first came to power in 1998. I'd have guessed Salas Roemer would have been a less controversial politician, though I don't know much about him (other than the fact that he's actually a distant relative of mine)

Thanks in advance,

ACG
 
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