A woman stands in a restaurant between posters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, in front of a military hospital, where Chavez is being treated, in Caracas, February 20, 2013. Voice of America
Venezuela Issues Grim Report On Hugo Chavez's Health -- USA Today
El Comandante still suffers respiratory problems following cancer surgery in Cuba.
President Hugo Chávez, who returned to Venezuela Monday after undergoing medical treatment in Cuba, continues to suffer respiratory problems in his two-year battle with cancer, the Venezuelan government said in a somber statement Thursday.
"Respiratory inefficiencies that emerged in the post-operative period persist and his tendency hasn't been favorable," according to an official statement read on national TV by Information Minister Ernesto Villegas.
It was the first official communique on El Comandante's condition since his surprise return from at 2:30 a.m. local time on Monday.
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More News On Venezuelan Concerns Over The Health Of Hugo Chavez
Health of Hugo Chávez not improving, Venezuelan government indicates -- The Guardian
Hugo Chavez still struggling to breathe, minister says -- The Telegraph
Venezuela's Chavez still suffers breathing trouble -- Reuters
Venezuela's Chavez Suffers Breathing Problems -- Voice of America
Chavez still faces respiratory problems as cancer treatment continues -- CNN
Chavez Breathing Difficulty Persists as He Fights Cancer -- Bloomberg
Chavez Breathing Through a Tube -- Newser
My Comment: If everything goes well .... I can easily see his convalescent lasting a minimum of one year (if he is lucky).