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Venezuela's Chavez reappears, leads cabinet meeting
Source: Reuters
Venezuela's Chavez reappears, leads cabinet meeting
CARACAS | Tue May 22, 2012 9:27pm EDT
(Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reappeared on Tuesday in a live television broadcast, the first time he has been seen in public view since returning from cancer treatment in Cuba almost two weeks ago.
Chavez spoke in a strong voice and did not appear tired during the broadcast, which lasted more than two hours. He made no reference to his health, of which few details are known.
The socialist leader's uncharacteristic disappearances have become longer and more frequent this year. They have fueled speculation his condition has worsened and may complicate a re-election bid in October.
Chavez, 57, cracked jokes with government ministers during Tuesday's broadcast and repeated his plans to register his candidacy for the October 7 election next month as set out by the country's electoral commission.
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CARACAS | Tue May 22, 2012 9:27pm EDT
(Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reappeared on Tuesday in a live television broadcast, the first time he has been seen in public view since returning from cancer treatment in Cuba almost two weeks ago.
Chavez spoke in a strong voice and did not appear tired during the broadcast, which lasted more than two hours. He made no reference to his health, of which few details are known.
The socialist leader's uncharacteristic disappearances have become longer and more frequent this year. They have fueled speculation his condition has worsened and may complicate a re-election bid in October.
Chavez, 57, cracked jokes with government ministers during Tuesday's broadcast and repeated his plans to register his candidacy for the October 7 election next month as set out by the country's electoral commission.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/23/us-venezuela-chavez-idUSBRE84M00A20120523
