Venezuela's Chavez's Suffers A Setback In His Recovery From Cancer Surgery

Chavez's Breathing Problems Worsen, Has Severe New Infection -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's breathing problems have worsened and he is suffering from a "severe" new respiratory infection as he struggles to recover from cancer surgery, the government said in a somber update on Monday.

The 58-year-old socialist leader has not been seen in public nor heard from in almost three months since undergoing surgery in Cuba. It was his fourth operation since the disease was detected in mid-2011.

"Today there is a worsening of his respiratory function. Related to his depressed immune system, there is now a new, severe infection," Information Minister Ernesto Villegas said, reading the latest brief, official statement on his condition.

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Chavez Health Worsens With Second Lung Infection, Venezuela Says -- Bloomberg
Chavez breathing woes worsen -- The Australian

My Comment: My father (after his stroke) developed a similar condition. In his case he never recovered. Hugo Chavez is definitely very very sick. His convalescence is going to take a very long time ... or to put it bluntly .... even if he recovers he will not be the same person that everyone has gotten to know in the past few years.