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January 4, 2013

Venezuela's Chávez Suffering "Severe Lung Infection" 
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Venezuela has released new information on the medical status of
President Hugo Chávez, raising concerns the leader's health may be
failing after a recent cancer surgery in Cuba. Ernesto Villegas,
Venezuela’s minister of communication and information, made the
remarks Thursday.

Ernesto Villegas: "After the delicate surgery of this past December 11,
Comandante Chávez has faced complications as a result of a severe lung
infection. This infection has caused a breathing insufficiency that
requires Comandante Chávez to comply strictly with medical treatment."

 

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