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January 2, 2013

Venezuelan VP: Chávez Aware His Health Status Is Complex 
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Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro has visited President Hugo
Chávez in Cuba where he has been suffering from complications after a
recent cancer surgery. In a television interview, Maduro attempted to
assuage rumors about the president's health, but gave little specific
information about his condition.

Vice President Nicolas Maduro: "During these days, I was able to see him
(referring to President Hugo Chávez) twice and speak with him. He is
completely conscious of the complexity of his post-operative state and
he expressly asked us keep the people informed, always with the truth
regardless of how hard it may be."

 

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