Following a visit to doctors in Cuba, the 57-year-old Chávez last week publically announced that a new tumor had been discovered in the area where he underwent surgery last year, following which he had said that he was “fully recovered”. He returned to Cuba at the weekend for further surgery.
In the past, the ‘in-out-in’ left-wing President has taunted his opponents that he would remain in power until 2031, even though some doctors who have treated him prior to this latest cancer was disclosed, had given him less than two years to live.
In response, Chávez increased his public appearances in an attempt to use his charismatic personality to secure another six-year term; despite his 13-years in power, during which time his ministers are often blamed for the nation’s problems, he still remains popular.
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