Hugo Chavez returns to Cuba for cancer treatment

During his long battle against cancer this month, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has placed greater emphasis on secrecy, carefully extracted only provide information on his condition.

Now, as he begins chemotherapy held in Cuba, Chavez seems to have found the perfect place where he can keep details of his illness and to keep prying eyes away news media.

Chavez Returned To Cuba For Medical Treatment

President Hugo Chavez's fight against cancer took another surprising turn, with Venezuela's leftist leader announced their intention to return to Cuba on Saturday to begin chemotherapy.

Chavez has had to close the door of his health problems last month, but made headlines with unexpected announcements, and unexpected appearances.

The latest came Friday after Chavez met President-elect of Peru, Ollanta Humala said he wanted permission to legislators to return to Havana.

"This second phase will begin in the next few days the application of chemotherapy, scientifically designed, in detail," said Chavez, the steps of the Presidential Palace. "I'm sure, I repeat, that the second phase to favor the path back to health."

Hugo Chavez Made A Surprise Homecoming From Cuba

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made a surprise homecoming from Cuba, declaring he was "fine". Socialist leader back around 2-am local time, just in time for two days of celebration of Venezuela 200-anniversary of independence from Spain.

But Chavez's exact status is unclear. He may still face long-term care in a military hospital in Venezuela and has been prepared for his arrival. However, many Venezuelans were still satisfied. His supporters took to the streets of Caracas, within minutes of the leader's surprise return.

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