Funeral Procession: Hugo Chavez coffin heads to military academy in Caracas

Hugo Chavez casket was transferred from morgue to military academy

Funeral procession with the coffin of President Hugo Chavez left the morgue of the military hospital in Caracas on Wednesday and goes to the military academy, under the eyes of thousands of people, informs AFP.

The coffin covered with Venezuelan flag was flanked by Elena Frias, deceased-President's mother, his brothers and members of the Government Administration from Caracas.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Caracas died on Tuesday 5 March after fighting cancer. He was 58-year-old.