Hugo Chavez

In a recent article published March 2, 2013 in the Los Angeles Times titled, "Venezuela's Hugo Chavez Undergoing Chemotherapy, Official Says" Mery Mogollan and Chris Kraul write about Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, and his ongoing troubles with cancer. Chavez had been out of the public's eyes since his surgery in December, but Vice President Nicolas Maduro has recently announced that he will be undergoing chemotherapy once again. Chavez has been fighting against cancer for approximately two years, and is currently on a respirator. "But he has a strength superior to the treatments that he is receiving, and he is in a good state of mind," Maduro says. Officials believe that Chavez will be able to recover, fight through this battle successfully. It is unfortunate to hear about tragedies such as this, especially because its impact affects an entire country. Hopefully, Chavez will recover sooner than later, and be back in position to lead his country.