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In reply to the discussion: Hugo Chavez to head home to Venezuela nearly six weeks after cancer surgery in Cuba: brother [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)7. In a blocky lobster colored building with insanely high security...?
Chavez is believed to be housed in an entirely separate ward that is off-limits to all but a few _ his doctors, family members and the highest-level officials. It is here that Chavez's friend and mentor, Fidel Castro, 86, was presumably treated for an intestinal ailment that nearly killed him and forced him into retirement seven years ago. As has been the case with Chavez, details of Castro's illness were closely guarded leaving rumor and speculation to rule the day.
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/health/article_314d8ab0-5fcf-59ef-8a7e-7eecaa0db5db.html
The Russians and Univision say he's in a bunker:
After visiting Chavez in Havana on January 14, Maduro said the Venezuelan leader is recovering from surgery and "the entire infection phase has been controlled," referring to Chavezs respiratory problem.
Univision channel said on Friday Chavez was transferred from the intensive care unit to a secret underground bunker-hospital in Havana, which was designed for emergency medical assistance to Fidel Castro.
Hundreds of security agents and physicians took part in the operation. This was made to avoid leakage of information about Chavezs health and possibly start preparation for sending him to Caracas.
Chavez, 58, who has ruled Venezuela for 13 years, underwent four operations for cancer and four courses of chemotherapy in Cuba and Venezuela within a year. He underwent his fourth surgery to remove cancerous tissue in Cuba on December 11.
According to the latest official reports, Chavez is being treated for ''respiratory deficiency'' after complications from a severe lung infection.
Spains ABC newspaper said citing hospital sources in Havana that the Venezuelan leader was in an induced coma and on life support. Other media said Chavez suffered a heart attack, seriously lost weight and has an ongoing problem with the respiratory system.
Univision channel said on Friday Chavez was transferred from the intensive care unit to a secret underground bunker-hospital in Havana, which was designed for emergency medical assistance to Fidel Castro.
Hundreds of security agents and physicians took part in the operation. This was made to avoid leakage of information about Chavezs health and possibly start preparation for sending him to Caracas.
Chavez, 58, who has ruled Venezuela for 13 years, underwent four operations for cancer and four courses of chemotherapy in Cuba and Venezuela within a year. He underwent his fourth surgery to remove cancerous tissue in Cuba on December 11.
According to the latest official reports, Chavez is being treated for ''respiratory deficiency'' after complications from a severe lung infection.
Spains ABC newspaper said citing hospital sources in Havana that the Venezuelan leader was in an induced coma and on life support. Other media said Chavez suffered a heart attack, seriously lost weight and has an ongoing problem with the respiratory system.
http://en.rian.ru/world/20130120/178906334/Cancer-Stricken-Chavez-Enters-New-Phase-of-Treatment.html
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Hugo Chavez to head home to Venezuela nearly six weeks after cancer surgery in Cuba: brother [View all]
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
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The Spanish press have reported that he was moved to a bunker because of leaks about his condition.
MADem
Jan 2013
#5
I would have to agree with you. I think it is terribly suspicious that there are no pictures.
MADem
Jan 2013
#17
Would a "regular cuba" be a target for assassination by the CIA, like leftist Presidents? n/t
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
#28
It is indeed a hospital for the elite, as in, the Castros and any other high-ranking official or...
Marksman_91
Jan 2013
#49
Which hotel facilities would you reccomend using for nada when you're not staying there?
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
#52
Venezuelan foreign minister says he joked with ailing Hugo Chavez during visit in Cuba
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
#9
Anyone who believes he's concsious and fully conditioned to keep on governing is a fool
Marksman_91
Jan 2013
#16
Good Lord, get a life! Don't you have some glorious revolution somewhere to tweet about?
Comrade Grumpy
Jan 2013
#46
There IS lack of transparency. You cannot, with a straight face, suggest that if Barack Obama went
MADem
Jan 2013
#38
Dude, chill out. I'm not a birther. In fact, I'm glad Obama is still your president...
Marksman_91
Jan 2013
#48
After watching these tools in action since 1999, we've learned they jump at ANYTHING
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
#30
Real classy, Judi Lynn--calling people trolls because they dare to point out the obvious.
MADem
Jan 2013
#39
Yes, it most certainly sucks. Makes you question everything, changes the lives
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
#25