Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Venezuela's Political Crisis Continues As Chavez Remains In A Cuban Hospital



Venezuela Swamped in Debate Over Postponement of Chavez's Swearing In -- FOX News

Venezuela's decision to postpone the inauguration of President Hugo Chávez as he remains in Cuba battling cancer has prompted furious accusations from the opposition that the government is violating the constitution and should tell the country how ill the socialist leader really is.

Allies and adversaries of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez are in a heated debate about whether a decision to postpone the ailing leader's inauguration for a new term violates the constitution.

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More News On The Political Crisis In Venezuela

Inauguration of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez postponed indefinitely as he recovers from cancer surgery -- Daily Mail
Hugo Chavez: Venezuela assembly delays inauguration -- BBC
Venezuela lawmakers postpone Chavez swearing-in -- AP
Officials: Chavez Unable to Take Presidential Oath Thursday
-- Voice of America
Chavez will not be sworn in on inauguration day -- CNN
Chávez, Too Ill to Return to Venezuela, Will Be Sworn In Later, Official Says -- New York Times
Allies and adversaries of Venezuela’s Chavez debate legality of postponing inauguration
-- Washington Post/AP
Venezuela opposition leader wants clarity on Chavez swearing-in -- Reuters
Hugo Chavez Inauguration Absence Sparks Succession Debate -- ABC News/Univision

My Comment: I do not know his medical condition, but my friends who are cancer survivors have been very blunt in their assessment on his condition. In short .... even if he survives and is able to return to Venezuela .... his recovery and convalescent period will take a long time. In short .... he is going to be out of Venezuelan politics for a long time.

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