Chavez undergoing ‘complex alternative treatments’February 14, 2013 - 10:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez is undergoing "complex" alternative treatments more than two months after having cancer surgery in Cuba, his vice president said on Wednesday, Feb 13, according to Reuters. The 58-year-old socialist leader has not been seen in public since he went to Havana for the operation on 11 December, his fourth surgery for cancer in 18 months. Vice-president Nicolás Maduro did not give details of the alternative treatments the president was receiving. Chavez has never said what type of cancer he is suffering from, and critics accuse the government of excessive secrecy over his condition. "Today our commander is undergoing alternative treatments … they are complex and difficult treatments that must, at some point, end the cycle of his illness," Maduro said in comments on state TV. The government, which rejects allegations it has not been transparent about Chavez health, says he has completed a difficult post-operative period and has started a "new phase" of his recuperation. It has not given details of this new phase. Any new vote in South America's top oil exporter would probably pit Maduro, Chavez’s heir apparent, against Henrique Capriles, the 40-year-old governor of Miranda state, who lost to Chavez in last October's presidential election. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |