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reporter has been told that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has
metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive cancer that has "entered the
end stage". The information and the quote come from a highly respected
source close to Chavez and who is in a position to know his medical
condition and history. This source says the prognosis is dire and that
Chavez is now not expected to live "more than a couple of months at
most." Chavez is running for re-elec tion in Venezuela but several
sources--including the one who revealed the exact kind of cancer-- have
told me that they believe it is doubtful the dictator will live to see
the results.
Voting is scheduled for October 7th. Chavez has been treated three times in Cuba but the exact kind of cancer has been a closely guarded state secret.
Reporter's note: There is only one source for identifying the cancer and for the prognosis quoted in the first part of the above story. This is a person whom your reporter has very good reason to trust, but you should know that there is only one source so far; no other immediate confirmation. All sources asked for and were granted anonymity because to reveal their names could place them in danger or, at the very least cost them their positions.
Voting is scheduled for October 7th. Chavez has been treated three times in Cuba but the exact kind of cancer has been a closely guarded state secret.
Reporter's note: There is only one source for identifying the cancer and for the prognosis quoted in the first part of the above story. This is a person whom your reporter has very good reason to trust, but you should know that there is only one source so far; no other immediate confirmation. All sources asked for and were granted anonymity because to reveal their names could place them in danger or, at the very least cost them their positions.
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