Venezuelan sources refute reports Hugo Chavez died yesterday. (Photo by Venezuelan government)
Venezuela's Chavez Clings To Life, Vice President Says -- NBC
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is clinging to life, according to the country's vice president.
"The commander is fighting for his health, for his life," Nicolas Madura said on national TV Thursday.
The statement comes 10 days after Chavez returned to Venezuela from Cuba where he had received two months of treatment for his most recent bout with cancer. It was the clearest public indication to date of the severity of the president's condition.
Upon his return to his home country, Chavez was transported to a hospital in the nation's capital, Caracas.
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More News On State Of Hugo Chavez's Health
Venezuela VP: Chavez battling for life -- AP
Hugo Chavez 'fighting for his life' -- Al Jazeera
Hugo Chavez 'battling for his life', says VP Maduro -- BBC
Despite Death Rumors, Hugo Chavez is Alive But Battling for Life -- FOX News
Venezuelan VP: Chavez Fighting for His Life -- Voice of America
My Comment: It is obvious that Hugo Chavez is very ill. And even if he should survive .... his convalescent period will be long and difficult.