Why does chavez believe states are better able to handle local problems?

Because the problems can be handled better.

Explanation:

According the thoughts of chavez the states are able to better handle local problems is because of accountability, efficiency and flexibility.

He does not believe in the central power    or concentration of government by the other hand he does believe that  the federal government extended it's power over the states by funding  money to both state and local governments or agency.  

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