Chavez begins new treatment course after cancer surgeryJanuary 26, 2013 - 12:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez, recuperating in Cuba after surgery for cancer, has started an additional course of treatment, Vice President Nicolas Maduro said on Friday, January 25, according to RIA Novosti. “The Comandante [Chavez] is now undergoing a supplementary course of treatment to help him fight this illness,” Maduro was quoted by local media as saying. On his return from Cuba, Maduro told journalists that Chavez says that he is feeling much better than he has done since undergoing surgery; he is smiling, optimistic, and believes the treatment will work. Chavez also gave Maduro several addresses to deliver, including one to the Venezuelan people, which the Vice President read out. “Do not drop your guard in the face of the continuing conspiracy of imperialist and rightist forces,” Maduro quoted Chavez as saying. The Venezuelan leader also called on the people to fight the lies allegedly spread by the opposition. Chavez, 58, who has ruled Venezuela for 13 years, has had four operations for cancer and four courses of chemotherapy in Cuba and Venezuela within a year. His fourth operation, to remove cancerous tissue, took place in Cuba on December 11. His inauguration was slated for January 11, but he was unable to attend due to health reasons. On January 9, Venezuela’s Supreme Court ruled to postpone Chavez’s inauguration until he has completed his latest round of treatment. According to the latest official reports, Chavez has been having treatment for ''respiratory deficiency'' after complications from a severe lung infection. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |