Ignore Chávez health rumours, says deputy

Wed 2 Jan, 2013 11:35 PM IST - 1:08 | 1 view

Rumours are flying about the health of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez following his fourth round of surgery for cancer in Cuba. Several media reports suggest the 58-year-old could be on his death bed. Vice President Nicolás Maduro has confirmed that Chávez’ condition is “delicate” but claims he is “conscious” and says the rumours are being spread by the country’s enemies. Maduro has been to see to the president twice. “He is fully aware that his post-operative condition is complex, and he asked u