Hugo Chávez’s Daughter, María Gabriela Chávez Biography: Age, Daughter, Net Worth, Career, Siblings

María Gabriela Chávez Colmenares is a prominent Venezuelan diplomat and public figure, widely recognized as the daughter of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez.

She gained international attention for her role as First Lady of Venezuela following her father’s divorce and later as Alternate Ambassador to the United Nations, representing Venezuela on a global stage.

Profile

• Full Name: María Gabriela Chávez Colmenares
• Stage Name: María Gabriela Chávez
• Born: March 12, 1980
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Barinas, Venezuela
• Nationality: Venezuelan
• Occupation: Diplomat
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Hugo Chávez Frías, Nancy Coromoto Colmenares Luciani
• Siblings: Rosa Virginia Chávez Colmenares, Hugo Rafael Chávez Colmenares, Rosinés Chávez Rodríguez, Génesis María Chávez Segura, Sara Manuela Chávez Fajardo
• Spouse: Giovanny Alexander Rivero Montes
• Children: Gabriela Alejandra Rivero
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life and Education

Diplomat María Gabriela Chávez Colmenares was born on March 12, 1980, in Barinas, Venezuela, to Hugo Chávez Frías, a former military officer who later became Venezuela’s president, and Nancy Coromoto Colmenares Luciani.

As the second of three children from her father’s first marriage, she grew up in a politically active household, exposed early to her father’s revolutionary ideals.

Her siblings include Rosa Virginia and Hugo Rafael, with three half-sisters—Rosinés, Génesis María, and Sara Manuela—from her father’s later relationships.

María Gabriela initially pursued International Studies at the Central University of Venezuela but switched to Social Communication after facing challenges with a professor.

She later graduated with a degree in Social Communication from the Bolivarian University of Venezuela, though she has not practiced the profession formally.

Her upbringing in Barinas and exposure to her father’s political career shaped her later diplomatic endeavors. Her ethnicity is Venezuelan, and her religion is Christianity.

Career

Diplomat María Gabriela Chávez Colmenares rose to prominence during her father’s presidency (1999–2013).

After Hugo Chávez’s separation from his second wife, Marisabel Rodríguez, in 2003, María Gabriela assumed the role of First Lady, accompanying her father on international trips and official events, including the 17th Ibero-American Summit in Santiago, Chile, in 2007.

Her most notable contribution came during the 2002 coup attempt against her father, when she received a call from him at Fuerte Tiuna base, relaying to the media and Cuban leader Fidel Castro that he had not resigned, helping to galvanize support for his restoration to power.

In August 2014, she was appointed Alternate Ambassador of Venezuela to the United Nations, a role she held until January 2019, representing Venezuela’s interests on a global stage.

Despite her diplomatic achievements, she faced allegations of corruption, including a 2014 claim by opposition deputies of an irregular $15.5 million contract with Argentine company Bio Ar S.A. for overpriced rice and corn imports, which she denied.

Social Media

• She does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Diplomat María Gabriela Chávez Colmenares, now 45, remains a significant figure in Venezuelan politics and society.

She has one daughter, Gabriela Alejandra Rivero, born on April 18, 1998, from her relationship with Giovanny Alexander Rivero Montes.

María Gabriela has been linked romantically to several individuals, including Pablo Sepúlveda Allende, grandson of Chilean president Salvador Allende, in 2009, Emilio Vizcaíno, a singer, in 2012, and Manuel “Coco” Sosa in 2013.

Since late 2013, she has been in a relationship with Roberto Antonio Tadeo Leyba Morales, though she is currently single and has not married.

Known for her close ties to Latin American leaders like Fidel Castro and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, she has maintained a low public profile in recent years.

She faced a travel ban to Colombia due to her support for the Nicolás Maduro regime, reflecting the polarizing nature of her political affiliations.

Net Worth

Diplomat María Gabriela Chávez Colmenares’ net worth is not officially confirmed due to limited verifiable information.

In 2015, Diario Las Américas reported unverified claims that she held $4.2 billion in assets in American and Andorran banks, surpassing Venezuelan business tycoons like Gustavo Cisneros.

These allegations, which she denied through her lawyer Eva Golinger, sparked controversy given her father’s public stance against wealth.

Without concrete evidence, her actual net worth remains unknown. Her income likely stems from her diplomatic roles and affiliations with the Venezuelan government.