Chavez back in Venezuela after chemotherapy

[Judi Lynn]

Jul 24, 2011
Chavez back in Venezuela after chemotherapy

http://www.straitstimes.com.nyud.net:8090/STI/STIMEDIA/image/20110724/ST_20903462.jpg

CARACAS - VENEZUELAN President Hugo Chavez returned to his country Saturday after undergoing chemotherapy treatment for his cancer in Cuba, local television reported.

The 56-year-old leader underwent an operation in Cuba a month ago for a cancerous tumour in his pelvic area.

Mr Chavez, who was welcomed at the airport by members of his cabinet and top military officials, said he was confident of a quick recovery.

'I am very happy to be back,' said Mr Chavez as he stepped off his plane. 'We will conquer this disease with the help of God and medical science in order to continue paving the way for a new motherland.' He noted that Venezuela 'cannot lose its way' or 'become a colony' again but did not elaborate.

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http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_694149.html

[dipsydoodle]

1. Beeb link

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he has completed the first course of chemotherapy in Cuba.

Mr Chavez said he was now preparing for the second of various phases of the treatment.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-14257740

[Peace Patriot]

2. He's looking good!

And I gotta laugh at the Straits Times comment at the end:

"He noted that Venezuela 'cannot lose its way' or 'become a colony' again but did not elaborate."

Does being a former colony of the U.S. really need elaboration? Dummies!

[dipsydoodle]

3. Chavez Confirms Participation in 2012 Elections

Caracas, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez confirmed on Monday that he will run for reelection in 2012 to continue the process of changes that began in 1999, when he took office.

"I have medical, scientific, human, sentimental, political reasons to continue leading the government, and will run with more strength than before," the president said, stressing that he has never thought of leaving his post.

In response to speculations from several sectors about his capacity to lead the government due to health problems, Chavez said that if there were reasons, above all physical or mental, he would had been the first to do so in a responsible way.

In an interview with the newspaper Correo del Orinoco, Chavez said he felt great in spirits, in mood, in his soul, and his body is responding extraordinarily well in all senses, after undergoing surgery a month ago to have a malignant tumor removed.

http://www.plenglish.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=309586&Itemid=1