He was loved and hated at home...respected and ridiculed abroad. Born to a family of teachers in 1954, Chavez joined the Venezuelan army, where he came to … Read More
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Venezuelan sources: Hugo Chavez is alive
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Venezuelan sources tell NBC News that Hugo Chavez is alive and remains hospitalized in Caracas for "severe respiratory insufficiency." There has been "no … Read More
9 tips for caring for the family caregiver
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It happens almost routinely, the last appointment of the day on a Friday before a weekend or the afternoon prior to a holiday. After a busy day seeing many … Read More
VP says Chavez is up, walking; doubts persist
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Vice President Nicolas Maduro surprised Venezuelans with a Christmas Eve announcement that President Hugo Chavez is up and walking … Read More
Chavez has respiratory infection, now ‘controlled’
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has a respiratory infection after undergoing cancer surgery in Cuba and must have "complete … Read More
Hugo Chavez says he needs cancer surgery again, names successor
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is heading back to Cuba on Sunday for more surgery for cancer, announcing on television that the … Read More
Helping hands: Miami’s Venezuelan community rallies to help boy get prosthetic hands and legs
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The average teen is thankful for having a cell phone, a computer and videogames. But 13-year-old Franklin Mejias is thankful for the prosthesis that allow him … Read More
Mexican icon Vicente Fernández discovers liver lump, awaits diagnosis
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Legendary ranchera singer Vicente Fernández recently discovered a “small lump” on his liver during a routine medical checkup and will be undergoing … Read More
