Communication minister: Chávez's recovery has been slow yet steady

Venezuelan Communication and Information Minister Ernesto Villegas said President Hugo Chávez talked to his relatives, and through Science and Technology Minister Jorge Arreaza greeted the Venezuelan people

Minister Ernesto Villegas invited people to keep on showing solidarity with the Venezuelan president (Photo: TV screen capture)

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Friday December 14, 2012 07:59 PM

Minister of Communication and Information Ernesto Villegas reported on a mandatory nationwide radio and televisión address on Friday night that 72 hours after the operation he underwent in Cuba, President Hugo Chávez "is succesfully meeting the post-operative protocol."

Villegas added that despite the bleeding occurred during surgery, which took place in Havana on December 11, Chávez "has responded favorably." He added that the recovery has been "slow yet steady."

The official stressed that the Venezuelan president communicated with his relatives, and through Science and Technology Minister Jorge Arreaza greeted the Venezuelan people.

Similarly, Villegas expressed gratitude to the Cuban people and government for hosting the Venezuelan Head of State. He also invited people to keep on showing solidarity with the Venezuelan president.

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