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July 5, 2011

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Returns Home Following Cancer Surgery in Cuba 
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has returned home from Cuba where he
was recovering from cancer surgery for the past month. He addressed
thousands of supporters on Monday night from his palace balcony.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez: "You know that I shouldn't be here for
too long. I am submitted and should be submitted for some time to a very
strict medical, scientific regimen. You all know the reasons why. We
will also win this battle."



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