Chavez Puts His Trust in Christ as He Heads for Cancer Treatment
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Clutching a crucifix and holding back tears, Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez appeared live on television for the first time in 17 days, saying he was counting on Christ for help as he returns to Cuba for more cancer treatment.
Addressing the nation on television from the Miraflores presidential palace, Chavez said he’ll leave Venezuela today for a sixth trip to the communist island this year. The National Assembly today approved his request to be absent from the country for more than five days.