Chavez Thwarts Cancer Talk in Venezuela as Heir Duel Looms
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In 14 years, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has survived a coup, seized 1,000 companies, forged ties with Iran and called George W. Bush the “devil.” Not even cancer has hobbled him enough to stop his fourth bid for office.
Following three surgeries in Cuba that had slowed his campaign against Henrique Capriles Radonski, the 58-year-old Chavez picked up the pace in the past two weeks, visiting seven states that cover about one-third of the country. He ends his campaign for the Oct. 7 election with a rally today in Caracas.