Opposition Leader - Venezuela Says Chávez Receiving Chemotherapy

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez speaks within a push conference around Caracas on Oct. 9.(Photo: Juan Barreto, AFP/Getty Images)

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Venezuela VP: Ch vez "continues his battle for life"

He first revealed an unspecified cancer tumor within the pelvic location inside June 2011

Chavez possesses underwent 4 surgeries since his diagnosis

CARACAS, Venezuela President Hugo Ch vez possesses been given additional chemotherapy because a December functioning inside Cuba, the actual place's vice president uncovered delayed Friday night.

Vice President Nicol s Maduro said Ch vez "continues his / her battle pertaining to life." The ailing 58-year-old has not been seen and also over heard coming from considering that he / she returned in order to the continent with Feb. 18.

The vice us president quotes Ch vez when telling your dog determined to come back to help Venezuela because he / she was stepping into "a fresh phase" of "more powerful and also tough" therapies and also sought for being around Caracas intended for them.

Maduro's disclosure came after members on the administration held a Mass with Friday at the brand-new chapel built inside your armed service infirmary in Caracas when Ch vez is usually reportedly staying.

At that Mass, hymns were sung while photographs showed off all around telly screens regarding a good angelic, excellent Ch vez with his or her newer days. The Mass has been broadcast survive about state television.

Maduro's offering belonging to the a lot of detailed essentials to help date involving Ch vez's post-operative battle emerged a long time following a strong accusation by simply others leader Henrique Capriles in which the federal government has continuously lied about Ch vez's condition.

"We'll notice how these people express for the land within the (coming) a short time every one of the sits they have been revealing around the president's situation," Capriles, whom Ch vez conquered with Oct. 7 elections, stated in a very tweet.

Ch vez will not be witnessed or even observed from since about to Cuba intended for his fourth cancer tumor surgery, aside from your fixed involving "proof with life" pics released Feb. 15 though he or she appeared to be still with Havana.

Little tips continues to be revealed about Ch vez's cancer. The method of malignancy is just not known. Four surgical treatments have taken place because cancer tumor has been introduced in June 2011.

Maduro, 50, angrily countered involves to get information on Ch vez's health. "Sadly, the competitors dwell within a planet involving hatred, wrongdoing, harmful sensations in addition to negative desires," this individual said.

"Stop the actual blasts about that commander! Stop your rumors, cease trying to build instability!" Maduro added.

Ch vez continue to stays common having numerous in the particular country. At a new authorities rally Wednesday, Manuel Castillo Trejo, 47, said, "My comandante will often be backside . He simply just needs to rest."

But this lack of transparency with his affliction offers jilted some. "It's astounding this will be occurring with this evening as well as age," claimed Carlos Rivero, your 42-year-old engineer structured around Caracas, with reference to the insufficient information on Ch vez 's health.

Should Ch vez possibly be powerless to stay that will govern, innovative elections might become identified as in just 30 days, very likely pitting Maduro against Capriles.

Campaigning seems to have got begun, along with insults traded among the government and Capriles. "A presidential selection hasn't yet been referred to as nonetheless we've got that they are prepared," Capriles said. "We tend to be ready."

While love for Ch vez considerably outstrips of which for Maduro between federal supporters, Capriles will probably lose any forth-coming election, based on polls. Maduro will surf that energy available by means of Ch vez 's death.

"The passing away on the leader on the height of his or her acceptance could become quite strong regarding elections," explained Caracas pollster Luis Vicente Le n. "The memorial service for Ch vez would certainly merge into your selection campaign."

Meanwhile, the visitors possesses demanded the answers from your government. "We believe with specifics not necessarily rumors," stated Roderick Navarro, a 25-year-old manager associated with college protests to the government's loss of information. "The government has to display us regardless of whether Ch vez can easily rule as well as not."

Contributing: The Associated Press